What is the Marriage Act 25 of 1961?

The Marriage Act, 1961 (Act No. 25 of 1961) is an act of the Parliament of South Africa governing the solemnisation and registration of marriages in South Africa. The Civil Union Act, 2006 allows for inter alia same-sex marriages which are legally equivalent to marriages under the Marriage Act.

What does the Namibian Constitution say about marriage?

The Namibian Constitution says that “Men and women … shall be entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution” (Article 14). The MPEA explains how this should happen.

What is Section 48 of the Marriage Act?

Sub-section 48(1) of the Act establishes the sole ground for divorce, being that the marriage has irretrievably broken down.

What is the significance of the Civil Marriage Act?

This enactment extends the legal capacity for marriage for civil purposes to same-sex couples in order to reflect values of tolerance, respect and equality, consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What is the new Marriage Act?

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 is an Act of the Parliament of India with provision for civil marriage for people of India and all Indian nationals in foreign countries, irrespective of religion or faith followed by either party.

Which court dissolves marriage in Namibia?

High Court
1. Declaration of dissolution of marriages by High Court on presumption of death.

What is the difference between customary marriage and marriage under the Act?

Traditional/Customary marriage is a marriage ceremony that has been conducted in accordance with the customs of the bride and groom’s families. Marriage under the Act is a marriage that has been performed in compliance with the Marriage Act.

What is the penalty for contravening any of the sections of the Marriage Act 1961?

Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months or 5 penalty units.

Can I marriage certificate be void?

A void or a voidable marriage can be annulled. What is a void marriage? If a marriage is void, then it is as if the marriage was never validly formed and so, in the eyes of the law, it never happened.

What are marital rights?

Marital rights is a term that refers to the entitlements of a husband and of a wife. The term marital rights is generally used to address entitlements husband and wife have over one another, such as their authority over one another’s body. In many instances, marriage is a type of contract.

What is section 11 in Marriage Act?

11. Declaration by parties and witnesses. —Before the marriage is solemnized the parties and three witnesses shall, in the presence of the Marriage Officer, sign a declaration in the form specified in the Third Schedule to this Act, and the declaration shall be countersigned by the Marriage Officer.

When did the Marriage Act come into force in South Africa?

Marriage Act 25 of 1961 (SA) Marriage Act 25 of 1961 (SA) (SA GG 6670) came into force in South West Africa on 1 February 1972 when the amendments made by Act 51 of 1970, including the insertion of section 39A, were brought into force by RSA Proc. 169/1971 (RSA GG 3220)

25 of 1961. The Marriage Act 25 of 1961 aims: to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the solemnization of marriages and matters incidental thereto.

When did the marriages Amendment Act come into force?

Marriage Amendment Act 11 of 1964 (RSA) (RSA GG 734) came into force on date of publication: 28 February 1964 Bantu Laws Amendment 42 of 1964 (RSA) (RSA GG 801) read together with section 16(1) of the Native Laws Amendment Act 46 of 1962 (RSA) (RSA GG 240); brought into force on 1 January 1965 by RSA Proc. 339/1964 (RSA GG 967)

Who is a marriage officer under the Marriages Act?

Marriage officers under laws repealed by this Act (1) Any person who, at the commencement of this Act, is under the provisions of any prior law authorized to solemnize any marriages as if such law had not been repealed, but shall exercise such authority in accordance with the provisions of this Act.