MARRIAGE CUSTOMS AND LAWS

1. Marriage by capture2. Marriage by purchase-Bethrothal “demanding price”3. Marriage for love-evolved in the 18th century

MARRIAGE CUSTOMS

MISSISSIPPIMARRIAGE LAWS

Waiting Period:

On July 1, 2012, Senate Bill 2851 became law which removed the three-day waiting period in Mississippi.

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!

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.

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

REASONS FOR MARRIAGE

1.Escape family problems

at home.

2.Someone to take care of

you

3.Pressure from family and

friends

4.Name others

WHAT BRINGS A COUPLE TOGETHER AND KEEPS THEM TOGETHER?

1.Attraction

2.Maturity level

3.Education

4.Mutual interests

5.Qualities and habits

WHAT TO CONSIDER

5. Compatibility

6. Goals and desires

7. Convictions

8. Religion

9. Family

WHAT TO CONSIDER

Friends

Children

Interracial marriage

different nationalities

Role expectations

Parental input—http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYFI1-FTw94