"I don't think there is any inherent value in monogamy."

I would not have children with a woman who held that premise. It's all about the kids... all of the laws, all of the religious "rights".. all of the ceremonies, vows, public undertakings, whatever.

Even in the civil contract ceremony in Canada (that I attended) and written in law... "... forsaking all others...". It's for the kids.

If you forsake your spouse or your children, you forsake yourself. And you have no rights under law or God, unless forgiven.