Tag: Marriage
UK raises legal age for overseas spouses
Britain is raising the age for bringing in a spouse from abroad in an attempt to cut down on forced marriages. [MORE]
Groom skydives to wedding
It is supposed to be the happiest day of any woman's life but an Indian air force official decided he could upstage his future wife - by dropping in from 2,100 metres.[MORE]
No recognition for polygamous marriage: A-G
The Federal Government has rejected calls from two Muslim leaders to recognise polygamous marriage.[MORE]
Islamic leaders call for recognition of polygamous marriages
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Two Islamic leaders are calling on the Federal Government to recognise polygamous marriages.[MORE]
Legalise polygamy, says Islamic leader
An Islamic leader in Australia is calling on the Federal Government to recognise polygamous marriages.[MORE]
'We are gathered here today...' celebrants conference starts
More than 130 civil celebrants from around Australia have gathered in Hobart for their annual conference.[MORE]
Gay marriage bill for Tasmania
A bill to allow gay marriage in Tasmania will be tabled in State Parliament.[MORE]
French court suspends virgin marriage annulment
A French court has overturned an order annulling the marriage of a Muslim woman accused of lying about being a virgin, pending a ruling on appeal expected in September.[MORE]
California ushers in gay marriages
The first gay marriages are taking place in the US state of California, as a landmark court ruling has come into effect.[MORE]
Financial pressures causing couples to split: expert
Relationships Australia says rising living costs and housing stress are causing couples and families to break up.[MORE]
Get married or get the sack, workers told
Press reports say a major Iranian state-owned company has told its single employees to get married by September or face losing their jobs.[MORE]
No charges laid over Aboriginal teen's marriage
An Aboriginal community police officer who encouraged the traditional marriage of his 13-year-old daughter will not face any criminal charges. [MORE]
Fake virgin ruling sparks storm in French parliament
French Justice Minister Rachida Dati has warned that a marriage annulment granted because the bride was not a virgin should not be used to stigmatise France's 5 million-strong Muslim population.[MORE]
ACT marks first gay civil ceremony
The ACT's first civil ceremony marking the registration of a same sex relationship has taken place.[MORE]
Chasing the freedom to rule our own lives
The struggle of Mildred Loving, who died two weeks ago, bears significance for gay and lesbian couples in Australia.[MORE]
Christian Lobby welcomes same-sex backdown
The head of the Australian Christian Lobby group, Jim Wallace, says he is pleased the Federal Government has effectively stopped the ACT from legalising same sex ceremonies.[MORE]
More teen mothers emerge in Texas polygamy probe
Texas authorities say they have identified 25 more mothers under 18 among those removed from a polygamist compound, raising to about 460 the number of minors at the heart of a huge abuse probe.[MORE]
Yemeni girl, 8, gets divorce after forced marriage
A Yemeni court has granted a divorce to an eight-year-old girl whose unemployed father forced her into an arranged marriage this year, saying he feared she might be kidnapped.[MORE]
Govt rejects changes to gay relationships bill
The Victorian Government says a bill allowing same-sex and unmarried couples to register their relationships will be passed today.[MORE]
Fight continues for grandparents' rights
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Di Underwood talks about her 14-year fight for grandparents' rights.[MORE]
Smart women get married: study
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Educated men have always been more likely to be married than their less-educated counterparts.[MORE]
Policeman under investigation over 13yo daughter's marriage
A Northern Territory police officer who allowed his 13-year-old daughter to enter into a traditional marriage will be investigated by the Police Ethical and Professional Standards Unit.[MORE]
The family and the free market
We are at an historic turning point in the relationship between family and work. We need a new Australian settlement, a societal deal...[MORE]
Church of England tackles divorce with guide to sex
Faced with rising divorce rates and poor communication between couples, the Church of England says it is time to talk about sex.[MORE]
Corbell pledges to pursue Civil Partnerships talks
ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell says he will continue to negotiate with the Commonwealth over the Territory's proposed laws to recognise same-sex partnerships.[MORE]
