NorwayFamilie 15 · School, family and health
What must always be in place for a marriage to be valid in Norway?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Hva må alltid være på plass for at et ekteskap skal være gyldig i Norge?
- aBoth must marry of their own free will.Begge må gifte seg av egen fri vilje.Correct answer
- bThe couple must have lived together for some time before the wedding.Paret må ha bodd sammen en tid før vielsen.
- cThe families of both must have given their permission.Familiene til begge må ha gitt sin tillatelse.
Why?
A marriage must be entered into freely and with the consent of both. Forcing someone to marry is forced marriage (tvangsekteskap), and it is a criminal offence in Norway.
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