Marriage Flashcards
Define marriage
The socially and legally acceptable union between two perosm without distinction as to their sex, with the exclusion of all others
When was same sex marriage legalised
2015 referendum
Marriage equality referendum
Marriage customs and how might change from culture to culture
Minimum age (18 in Ireland but 10 in Sudan)
Choice of partners (choice in Ireland, arranged in india)
Number of spouses (monogamy in Ireland, polygamy in some African)
Location (church or civil)
Custom and tradition eg Indian seven steps
How are marriages arranged in India
Father chooses spouse of same economic status so they will have similar beliefs, values and norms
What is monogamy
A form of marriage that allows a person ro have one husband or wife
What is bigamy
Marrying a person while still legally married to another
What is serial monogamy
Marrying and divorcing many times
What is polygamy
A form of marriage that involves having two or more partners at the Same time
Two types of polygamy
Polygyny (man and 2+ wives)
Polyandry (woman and 2+ husbands)
Someone who partakes in polygamy is called
Polygamists
What is matriclocal residence
Live in proximity to wives family
What is patrilocal residence
Live in proximity to the husbands extended family
What is neolocal residence
Live separate From both husband and wife families in neutral location
Hindu wedding custom 7 steps
Bride and groom led around fire in 7 steps
Each step prayer is said for food, wealth, strength, children, good luck, seasons and friendhslp
Legal requirements for marriage in Ireland
Over 18
Mental capacity
Not closely related
Notification to registrar for civil ceremony or priest for religious
Registered venue (approved by registrar, registry office, church)
Free to marry (single, widowed, divorced)
Voluntary basis
Wedding registration signed by couple and two witnesses
Rights and responsibilities within an Irish marriage
Cohabit and keep each other company
To have sexual relations
Joint guardianship of children born in marriage
Be committed and loyal in monogamist
To provide for one another and their children (dependent)
Right to inheritance (no will automatic) (nowoll and not married is not secure)
Who provides pre marriage courses
Denominational groups eg accord catholic marriage care scheme
Non denominational groups eg relationships Ireland
Advantages of pre marriage courses
Discuss what marriage means to them and make plans for married life eg kids
Give opportunity to strengthen listening and communication skills (useful)
Discuss eachkyhers positive and negative qualities
Discuss specific issue eg conception difficulties and finance to come up with solutions together
Factors affecting marriage stability
Young age Unrealistic expectations Different role expectations Disimular interests Social problems eg gambling Infidelity (unfaithful) Unemployment
How is marriage counselling only successful
If both parties attend If problem isn’t beyond repair If counsellor is impartial If they express feelings If solutions and guidance achieved
What is family mediation
Free service for couples who have decided to split. It’s to make arrangements. Agreements drawn up which both sign. Taken to solicitor to become legally binding
Arrangements involved in mediation
Custody of children
Division of finance
Parenting of children
Issues concerning home
Benefits of mediation
Encourages communication
Enables joint decision making
Avoids involving children
Come to terms with reality of split
What is legal separation
Legally binding written contract between partners setting oír their future rights and duties they have agreed on together Eg. Live apart, Arrangements regarding care of children Maintenance to be paid for support Home ownership Succession and inheritance
What is a judicial separation
When a couple cannot agree on terms of legal Separation, an application to the courts for a decree of judicial separation is made
Case heard by judge who will grant decree and may add additional order eg custody of children, home ownership
Why might someone file for judicial separation
Adultery (cheating) Unreasonable behaviour eg alcoholism Desertion Not normal marriage relationship No cohabiting
What does nullity of marriage mean
Marriage is void
Are church annulments legally binding
No
Why would you get an annulment
Under 18 Already legally married Formal requirements not met eg not giving 3 months notice to registrar Not consented Psychiatric problems
Effects of nullity of marriage
Free to marry
No legal entitlements in succession
What is divorce
Termination of marriage so couple can legally remarry other people
Grounds for divorce
Must be living apart for 4/5 of the previous years
No possibility of reconciliation (solicitor must offer counselling)
Decisions have been made through mediation
Why is marital breakdown increasing in Ireland
Sociallly acceptable
Easier process
Women are less likely to be financially dependent
Social welfare available for one parent families
Unemployment and social problems put strain on couple
Effects of marital breakdown on spouses
Guilt
Feel rejection
Decline in living standard due to loss of income
Effect of marital breakdown on children
Guilt
Behavioural and emotional problems
Loneliness when one parent leave
Effects of martial breadkown on society
Increase in one parent and blended families
More accommodation needed
More dependence on social welfare
