Slogan at the Marriage Registration Office of the Civil Affairs Bureau: Marriage does not equal happiness

The whole sentence is that marriage does not mean happiness, and being single does not mean unhappiness. We are born as one person, and in the end we cannot leave at the same time. Love is a spiritual luxury, and it is fine without it.

Legal basis:

"People's Republic of China and Civil Code"

Article 1046: Marriage must be completely voluntary for both men and women. It is prohibited to Any party may force the other party, and any organization or individual is prohibited from interfering.

Article 1047: The age of marriage shall not be earlier than 22 years old for men and 20 years old for women.

Article 1048: Direct blood relatives or collateral blood relatives within three generations are prohibited from marrying.

Article 1049: Both men and women who wish to get married shall apply for marriage registration in person at the marriage registration authority. If the marriage complies with the provisions of this law, it will be registered and a marriage certificate will be issued. Completion of marriage registration establishes the marriage relationship. If the marriage has not been registered, it must be re-registered.

After registration of marriage, according to the agreement between the man and the woman, the woman can become a member of the man’s family, and the man can become a member of the woman’s family.

Article 1051: A marriage is invalid if one of the following circumstances occurs:

(1) Bigamy;

(2) There is a prohibition on marriage kinship relationship;

(3) Not reaching the legal age for marriage.