Where the 'institution' of Marriage belongs

My opinion on marriage is different than most people. In my opinion I don't believe that the government should regulate marriage....period. The government shouldn't sell marriage licenses, give tax breaks to married persons, or provide any benefit to individuals who choose to legalize their emotional lives. Think of it...no legal marriage, no divorce, no divorce attorneys, no controversy about gay marriage. Marriage could simply be a contract between individuals much like a prenuptial agreement dividing possessions and child custody. I think it should have to be renewed like a drivers license. Marriage would be back where it belongs..within the confines of the churches and no ones business but the people involved.