Civil marriage is very common among modern families. Starting to live together, a man and a woman do not enter into a legal marriage, preferring to skip the marriage procedure. The reasons for this may be different.
Woman's point of view
By agreeing to a relationship outside of an official marriage, a woman feels the right man, regardless of circumstances. She knows that in their life together there is no coercion, which sometimes accompanies a wedding. For her, this is a positive moment.
If a woman is not confident in her man, a civil union is a way to test their relationship. So they have time to decide how partners fit together. Subsequently, such a union can develop into an official marriage.
Despite the fact that life together begins by mutual agreement, over time, a woman begins to experience dissatisfaction with her position. She can not be considered an official wife, and this negatively affects the relationship with a roommate.
Living in a civil marriage, a woman does not have any guarantees regarding housing. In addition, her any rights to the property were not protected in any way.
A man can provide his girlfriend with property by issuing official documents on the right of ownership. Then, in case of separation, she will not be left empty-handed.
If a couple has a child in a civil marriage, then problems arise with the determination of his paternity and surname. The father has to arrange the adoption of his own child. Subsequently, it can cause psychological trauma to the child. In addition, such moments are unpleasant for a woman.
Having given birth to a child in a civil marriage, the father may not establish his paternity. In this case, the woman may receive benefits as a single mother.
