When
a divorced or widowed person wishes to remarry, it is a time
for rejoicing. Remarriage is a new commitment to partnership and
should be handled by a clearness committee in the same manner as
other marriage requests. The clearness committee should be
sensitive to issues of time, children, and the spiritual healing
of each
partner related to their prior marriage. The remarriage of divorced
persons under the care of the Meeting should not occur until prior
personal, financial, or legal obligations have been resolved.
Remarriage
may create a blended family. Children of either partner should
be consulted during the clearness process. By
encouraging all parties to examine their feelings and expectations,
the clearness committee can be helpful in resolving feelings about
the new family order. It may sometimes be helpful to consult with
ex-partners and former family members.†