What case gives us the definition of marriage?
R V Bravda
Hyde V Hyde
Corbett V Corbett
R V Tolson
Two people of the same gender can be married in a church
What are the requirements of a valid Marriage?
Must be over 18 or have consent of the courts or their parents
Must be a man and a man
Must be a man and a woman
Must marry a close blood relative
Must not marry a close blood relative
Can be currently married whist marrying someone
Can not be already married or you could be charged with Bigamy
Formalities are observed
Must be aware what is happening
Marriage by banns is the least common method used by the church
Void marriages are ended by the court.
You can annul a marriage if you fail to have sex
How long do you have to annul a marriage?
1 year
3 years
5 years
A Decree Nisi is the end of the marrage
What are the legal fact that prove that your marriage has broken down?
Irretrievable breakdown
Adultery
Unreasonable behaviour
Domestic abuse
Desertion
Irreconcilable differences
Absence for two year
Absence for five years
Absence for seven years
Mediation is mandatory in divorce
What can a judge award in a divorce?
Maintenance
Child maintenance
The Home
A lump sum
What does Cann v Cann show us?
The courts wont change settlements
They can change settlements
Divorce is not valid if no mediation has taken place
Divorce can be revoked
