Forced marriages are unheard of among Christians in Beirut, Lebanon. There are absolutely no consequences [against women who refuse arranged or forced marriages]. By the way, arranged marriages, which continue to exist in Lebanon, require mutual consent and are not usually forced on women.

Is there civil marriage in Lebanon?

In Lebanon it is not possible to conclude a civil marriage. You can only conclude a religious marriage at the church or islamic court. After you register your religious marriage in the Lebanese civil registers, your Lebanese marriage can be recognized in the Netherlands.

What is the legal age for marriage in Lebanon?

18 While both boys and girls are married before they turn 18 in Lebanon, child marriage predominantly affects girls [14, 24]. The minimum legal age for marriage in Lebanon varies by religious confession as it is under the jurisdiction of personal status law (religious family law).

Do Lebanese marry their cousins?

In Lebanon first-cousin marriage rates differs among religious affiliation as it is found to be 17% for Christians and 30% for Muslims throughout the past century, however first-cousin marriage is declining among all marriages in Lebanon.

Is polygamy legal in Lebanon?

In Lebanon a dispensation for such marriages can be obtained and they are not uncommon. Although permitted under Muslim law, polygamy is generally regarded as both impractical and undesirable because of the additional economic burden it places upon the household and because of the personal complications it entails.

Is interfaith marriage legal in Lebanon?

Modern practice. In practice, many Arab countries allowed interfaith marriage to Christian or Jewish women but not to non-Muslim men. In Lebanon for example there is no civil personal status law and marriages are performed according to the religion of the spouses.

Can I get married in Lebanon?

You can only marry at a religious authority such as the church or the muslim court. The religious marriage follows other rules than the Dutch civil marriage. The rights and obligations between husband and wife are not equal.

Is divorce legal in Lebanon?

Sunni and Shia laws in Lebanon grant men an absolute right to divorce while women only have a conditional right to divorce. Under these laws, spouses may agree to share the right to dissolve the marriage by giving the wife the `isma, or the power to divorce without her husbands consent.

Who pays for wedding in Lebanon?

groom First of all, the groom pays for the weddings and the bride pays for the engagement. This is because a wedding in Lebanon is COSTLY.

What is the perfect age to have a baby?

Experts say the best time to get pregnant is between your late 20s and early 30s. This age range is associated with the best outcomes for both you and your baby. One study pinpointed the ideal age to give birth to a first child as 30.5. Your age is just one factor that should go into your decision to get pregnant.