marriage

marriage

is a social, cultural, or legal union between individuals, typically recognized by law or social customs, involving rights, duties, and obligations

monogamous marriage, polygamous marriage, bigamy, serial monogamy, civil, religious and customary marriages

types of marriage

monogamous marriage

marriage between one man and one woman (or one person and one partner), exclusive to each other

monogamous marriage

Legally recognized in most countries Promotes emotional stability and social order

polygamous marriage

marriage involving one individual with multiple spouses simultaneously

polygyny

one man married to multiple women

polyandry

one woman married to multiple men

polygamous marriage

• Often rooted in cultural or religious beliefs

• May influence family dynamics and resource distribution Nursing Implications:

• Understanding cultural practices, providing family planning, and addressing potential social issues.

bigamy

Marrying another person while already legally married to someone else

bigamy

Illegal in most countries, including the Philippines. Considered a criminal offense.

serial monogamy

Having a series of monogamous marriages over time, but only one at a time.

serial monogamy

• Common in societies where divorce is legal

• Can influence emotional and social stability

civil marriage

Legally recognized marriage by government authorities.

religious marriage

Marriage conducted according to religious rites and ceremonies

customary marriage

Traditional or cultural marriage, often recognized locally but may or may not have legal standing

marital infidelity, divorce and separation, domestic violence, marital problems & conflicts, cultural and religious conflicts, issues of marrying underage or forced marriages

issues in marriage

marital infidelity

Engaging in sexual relations outside the marriage without the consent of the spouse

divorce and separation

Legal dissolution of a marriage or emotional separation.

• Emotional distress • Child custody issues • Financial concerns

impact of divorce and separation

domestic violence

• Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse within the marriage

•Identify victims

• provide support

• document injuries

• refer to legal or social services

nursing role in domestic violence

•Communication breakdowns

• Financial disagreements

• Differences in child-rearing philosophies

examples of marital problems & conflicts

cultural and religious conflicts

Differences in cultural practices, expectations, or religious beliefs that cause tension

• Provide culturally sensitive care

• mediate conflicts

• respect individual beliefs

nursing role in cultural and religious conflicts

Issues of Marrying Underage or Forced Marriages

Marriage involving minors or marriages without free consent

family code of the philippines (executive order no. 209)

Marriage in the Philippines is primarily governed by the?

family code of the philippines (executive order no. 209)

sets the legal framework for marriage, rights, and obligations of spouses, and dissolution procedures

18 years old** for both males and females

legal age for marriage

require written parental consent

ages 18-21 needs?

require advice from parents or guardians

ages 22025 needs?

• Birth certificates,

• CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage)

• parental consent (if under 25)

• and other documents

requirements for marriage license

consent

absence of legal impediments:

• existing marriage • close kinship • mental incapacity • coercion

grounds for marriage

no

is divorce possible for civil marriage?

judicial approval

marriage of minors requires?

Governed by the Muslim Marriages Law* (Muslim Personal Law), allowing divorce and different procedures

marriage of muslims

live-in arrangements

Not recognized as marriage but may be protected under certain laws.

no divorce law for civil marriages, same-sex marriage, child marriage & underage marriage, marital rape & domestic violence, property rights & wome'n’s rights

Controversies in Marriage in the Philippines

• Not legally recognized.

• Same-sex couples lack legal rights and protections

status of same sex marriage in the philippines

• No specific law criminalizing marital rape but covered under violence against women laws.

• Domestic violence is criminalized via the Magnini Law.

status of marital rape & domestic violence

Women often face discrimination in property and inheritance rights

issue of property rights & women’s rights

adultery

"the act of a married woman who shall have sexual intercourse with a man not her husband, without her husband's consent."

imprisonment: Up to 6 years for the wife and her lover if convicted.

penalties for adultery

concubinage

"the act of a husband who shall keep a mistress in the conjugal dwelling or habitually have sexual intercourse with a mistress under scandalous circumstances."

• Imprisonment of up to 4 years and 2 months.

penalties for concubinage

adultery

• Article 333 of the Revised Penal Code

concubinage

• Article 334 of the Revised Penal Code