Marriage in Ireland (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is the minimum age requirement for marriage in Ireland?
What is the minimum age requirement for marriage in Ireland?
18 years old
How much advance notice must couples give before marrying in Ireland?
How much advance notice must couples give before marrying in Ireland?
Three months
What does mental capacity mean in the context of marriage?
What does mental capacity mean in the context of marriage?
Understanding marriage & its implications
Since when have outdoor locations like beaches been legally acceptable wedding venues?
Since when have outdoor locations like beaches been legally acceptable wedding venues?
2014
How many witnesses must sign the marriage registration form?
How many witnesses must sign the marriage registration form?
Two witnesses
What does consanguinity refer to in marriage law?
What does consanguinity refer to in marriage law?
Blood relationships
Which Act gives spouses automatic inheritance rights?
Which Act gives spouses automatic inheritance rights?
Succession Act 1965
What type of guardianship do married couples have of their children?
What type of guardianship do married couples have of their children?
Joint guardianship
Which Act covers financial support obligations for spouses & children?
Which Act covers financial support obligations for spouses & children?
Family Law Act 1976
What type of relationship must marriage partners maintain?
What type of relationship must marriage partners maintain?
Monogamous relationship
What percentage of children live in single-parent families in Ireland?
What percentage of children live in single-parent families in Ireland?
25%
Which Act legalised same-sex marriage in Ireland?
Which Act legalised same-sex marriage in Ireland?
Marriage Act 2015