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Marriage Customs and Laws

Marriage Customs and Laws. Marriage customs. Marriage by capture Marriage by purchase- Bethrothal “demanding price” 3. Marriage for love-evolved in the 18 th century . Mississippi Marriage Laws. Waiting Period:

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Marriage Customs and Laws

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  1. Marriage Customs and Laws
  2. Marriage customs Marriage by capture Marriage by purchase- Bethrothal “demanding price” 3. Marriage for love-evolved in the 18th century
  3. MississippiMarriage Laws Waiting Period: On July 1, 2012, Senate Bill 2851 became law which removed the three-day waiting period in Mississippi. Under 21: Parental consent is needed in Mississippi if under 21 years of age. If parents or guardians do not give consent at time of application, they will be notified via certified mail. The marriage application will be held for three (3) days. Marriage licenses cannot be issued to males under 17 or to females under 15 years of age unless the parents petition the judge to waive the minimum age requirements. As of July 1, 2012, there is no requirement to have a premarital blood test for syphilis. It will cost you approximately $22 cash to get married in most Mississippi counties. Don't leave home with out cash in your pocket!
  4. More laws Monogamy-a marriage may only involve one wife and one husband Bigamy-when a person who is still legally married enters into another marriage.-illegal Polygamy-marriages with more than two partners.-illegal Consanguinity-marriages between blood relatives.-illegal Blood relatives are more likely to inherit the same genes Affinity-marriages between people who are related by marriage only, like a man and his stepdaughter Common Law marriage-when a man and a wife live together, share property for a set number of years-illegal in Mississippi---valid in 9 states
  5. Reasons for Marriage Escape family problems at home. Someone to take care of you Pressure from family and friends Name others
  6. What brings a couple together and keeps them together? Attraction Maturity level Education Mutual interests Qualities and habits
  7. What to consider 5. Compatibility 6. Goals and desires 7. Convictions 8. Religion 9. Family
  8. What to consider Friends Children Interracial marriage different nationalities Role expectations Parental input— http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYFI1-FTw94
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