2007-04-02 14:18:55 · 25 answers · asked by shalini64435 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
No where is laid down that you must marry to live together. The only formality you fulfill by getting married is that you can legally enforce your right as a wife or husband for the purpose of maintenance, inheritance (if the person dies intestate i.e. without making any will) etc. Secondly children born out of marriage are legitimate & can also enforce such matters as maintenance & inheritance from their legal parents. As far inheritance is concerned one can always make a will for his/her property so the issue of inheritance gets solved. As far maintenance is concerned their can be a mutual agreement for this purpose & sharing of property both movable & immovable can always be reached, such a contract will not be invalid as it will between two adult individuals & nothing in this can be held as illegal or against the public policy since living together is not indulging in any offence such as prostitution which is illegal & against the public policy, it may be considered immoral by few but with the change in social thinking nowadays it hardly matters. Although live in partners are not legally recognized in India but some couple have started doing so in some metropolitan cities & other big cities where they work & live together without actually getting married. What ever I have stated here is my own opinion keeping in mind the legal aspects as applicable in India.
2007-04-02 17:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by vijay m Indian Lawyer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many different situations and many different circumstances, in which not getting married can actually help your situation legally, and financially.
It's nice to be married. The feeling it gives you to know that you are both committed to each other is a life changing experience. And marriage is something that most girls dreams about, so to give that idea up permanently would be a huge sacrifice. However, some girls do not feel that the marriage ceremony is big deal.
Getting back to the legal and financial aspect. In the event that you and your significant other do not make it, heaven forbid, then you do not have to worry about the legal and financial aspect of divorce.
This is a very difficult subject to break down into a simple yes or no answer and should be discussed and decided upon with you and your partner. You have my best wishes and my prayers for an agreeable solution for the two of you.
2007-04-02 21:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph T 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When you get married, you get a whole host of legal protections and priviledges that you don't get as a cohabitating partner. Tax breaks, the right to inherit property, health benefits, the right to receive financial support in the event of a break-up, and the right to make health decisions for your partner are just a few of the things that you get for legally marrying someone. That's why gays are pushing so hard for marriage rights.
The question to ask is why you won't marry someone you are living with? Afterall, you'll have the same fights, the same emotional ties, same obligations. You would be just as upset if a cohabitating partner cheated on you as you would be if your legal spouse did it. If you have children together, you will be bound to your partner for life whether you marry or not. And you will probably have sex more often as a married couple. That said, marriage makes more sense.
2007-04-02 21:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by e_d_ellis2004 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, well not necessarily, I mean I for one have not married yet but I am soon to be but the only reason I am marrying this man is because I love him with all my heart and there is no other that I will love as I do him so in that no other man can ever have my heart the way he does.
When you love someone the question that you are asking would not even be in your mind. I'm not judging you either so don't get me wrong I'm just saying marriage is a big step to take and a long life commitment so if you don't feel that you want to be with this person like forever and commit yourself there is nothing wrong with just living together as common law partners.
Chow.
2007-04-02 21:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal marriage helps a lot if there persists any misunderstanding between the pairs via counsellings & courts but whereas only living together is not at all safe u won't be stick together if u both live as flesh & nails also she won't get the feel that he is our husband or u won't get the feel that she is our wife one more thing i can tell u legal marriage also help persons not to commit themselves to any other wrong relationship but only living together can have more. Only living togetter doesnt make any sense inthe society too!!!
2007-04-02 22:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by priyarbd 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage is an institution devolved by society to ensure the
legality of children as both biological parents are necessary
for the upkeep of children.Moreover men and women require
constant companion so that their sexual requirements are met.
Sex is not only for pleasure but mainly for procreation.
What will happen to men and women when their procreative
ages are over?
Living together is mainly to avoid hassles over divorce.If a man
and a woman live together they can find their inadequacy
and can leave each other if necessary. But a woman's
procreative age is limited say from 23 to 33 years.If she
goes on experimenting with husband she may cross her
procreative age and may be denied motherhood which
will be a irrepairable loss to her.
2007-04-02 22:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by sdev006 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If two people want to get married then it is a must
to do it legally, If two people want to just live to-
geather then that's their choice. Marriage is more
solid as committments and responsibility are in
the bi-laws of marriage. Living togeather is an ex-
cuse so when one strays away for awhile they can
say I'm not married so big deal. When married it
is a big deal and totally wrong to stray with another
2007-04-02 21:29:31 · answer #7 · answered by RudiA 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I really believe that you can have a strong, healthy and wonderful relationship with someone and not get married. I think marriage is old fashioned and ridiculous. The only reason i would want to get married is for the celebration but really i think you can through a party and dedicate it to your love for someone and still have the fun but minus the joining in holy matrimony baloney.
2007-04-02 21:27:47 · answer #8 · answered by Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can just live together, but say you buy a house and 25 years down the line he passes, your not entitled to anything not his SS if you have kids you can't collect widows benefits but the children could get SS. His family could step in and take the house and etc. It happens everyday. If you really love him, then its worth the legal paper work.
2007-04-02 21:25:56 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to get married. It's a choice that two ppl make when they realise that they want to spend their time together. When you realise that the person in front of you is the person you want there tomorrow and the day after that and when you're old and have gray hair, that's when you will know that you're ready to get married. Until that moment, don't worry about it. You will get there eventually. :)
2007-04-02 22:16:59 · answer #10 · answered by Geetu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋