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1
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Define marriage

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The socially and legally acceptable union between two perosm without distinction as to their sex, with the exclusion of all others

2
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When was same sex marriage legalised

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2015 referendum

Marriage equality referendum

3
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Marriage customs and how might change from culture to culture

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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

4
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How are marriages arranged in India

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Father chooses spouse of same economic status so they will have similar beliefs, values and norms

5
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What is monogamy

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A form of marriage that allows a person ro have one husband or wife

6
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What is bigamy

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Marrying a person while still legally married to another

7
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What is serial monogamy

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Marrying and divorcing many times

8
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What is polygamy

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A form of marriage that involves having two or more partners at the Same time

9
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Two types of polygamy

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Polygyny (man and 2+ wives)

Polyandry (woman and 2+ husbands)

10
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Someone who partakes in polygamy is called

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Polygamists

11
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What is matriclocal residence

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Live in proximity to wives family

12
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What is patrilocal residence

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Live in proximity to the husbands extended family

13
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What is neolocal residence

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Live separate From both husband and wife families in neutral location

14
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Hindu wedding custom 7 steps

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Bride and groom led around fire in 7 steps

Each step prayer is said for food, wealth, strength, children, good luck, seasons and friendhslp

15
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Legal requirements for marriage in Ireland

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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

16
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Rights and responsibilities within an Irish marriage

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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)

17
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Who provides pre marriage courses

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Denominational groups eg accord catholic marriage care scheme

Non denominational groups eg relationships Ireland

18
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Advantages of pre marriage courses

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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

19
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Factors affecting marriage stability

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Young age
Unrealistic expectations
Different role expectations
Disimular interests
Social problems eg gambling
Infidelity (unfaithful)
Unemployment
20
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How is marriage counselling only successful

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If both parties attend 
If problem isn’t beyond repair
If counsellor is impartial
If they express feelings
If solutions and guidance achieved
21
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What is family mediation

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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

22
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Arrangements involved in mediation

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Custody of children
Division of finance
Parenting of children
Issues concerning home

23
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Benefits of mediation

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Encourages communication
Enables joint decision making
Avoids involving children
Come to terms with reality of split

24
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What is legal separation

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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
25
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What is a judicial separation

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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

26
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Why might someone file for judicial separation

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Adultery (cheating)
Unreasonable behaviour eg alcoholism
Desertion
Not normal marriage relationship
No cohabiting
27
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What does nullity of marriage mean

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Marriage is void

28
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Are church annulments legally binding

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No

29
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Why would you get an annulment

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Under 18
Already legally married
Formal requirements not met eg not giving 3 months notice to registrar
Not consented
Psychiatric problems
30
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Effects of nullity of marriage

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Free to marry

No legal entitlements in succession

31
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What is divorce

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Termination of marriage so couple can legally remarry other people

32
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Grounds for divorce

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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

33
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Why is marital breakdown increasing in Ireland

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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

34
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Effects of marital breakdown on spouses

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Guilt
Feel rejection
Decline in living standard due to loss of income

35
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Effect of marital breakdown on children

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Guilt
Behavioural and emotional problems
Loneliness when one parent leave

36
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Effects of martial breadkown on society

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Increase in one parent and blended families
More accommodation needed
More dependence on social welfare