Lesson 4: Purpose of Marriage and Law Flashcards
1
Q
wht do u need before marriage
A
marriage license (online application)
2
Q
how many options w/ last name after marriage?
A
- keep name
- change to partners
- hyphenate
- make ur own
3
Q
how many witnesses at marriage ceremony? must they meet any requirements?
A
- 2
- no age requirement/doesn’t need to be canadian
4
Q
whts minimum age to marry
A
16 w/ parental consent
5
Q
whts minimum age to marry w/o parental consent
A
18
6
Q
religious officials can refuse to perform same-sex marriages in canada
A
- true
- gov officials can’t discriminate
7
Q
can foreign spouses automatically enter canada
A
- no
- must be sponsored (financial responsibility for 3 yrs)
- show proof of love (pics, texts, interview)
8
Q
can u marry 2 ppl at same time
A
no
9
Q
wht do u get after marriage? whys it important?
A
- marriage certificate
- needed for benefits, changing last name, claim spousal support, insurance, joint taxes, inheritance
10
Q
where can u get married?
A
anywhere w/ officiant
11
Q
who can get married in ontario
A
anyone
12
Q
do you have to get married in person?
A
yes
13
Q
who is legally authorized to perform a marriage
A
- officiant
- judge, justice of peace, or municipal clerk
- can be religous or non-religous
14
Q
what are the two types of marriage ceremonies
A
- religious
- civil
15
Q
mental capacity in regards to marriage
A
- able to understand contract and responsibilities
- no drugs/alcohol
- no severe illness
- must be consensual/not fraud
