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What you need to know!
Lets Get Married
Provided you meet the set legal requirements, there are no restrictions on where and when you can marry in Australia . You can get married legally in Australia at any time, any place and in almost any way.
Age Requirements
You must be over 18 years of age to be married in Australia.
There are certain circumstances in which you can apply for permission to be married to somebody who is under 18, but please be aware, permission is rarely granted.
Marital Status
You must declare your current marital status
Examples, Already Married, Divorced, Widowed, etc
Documents You Need
Some of the Documentation we may need to get started:
A Birth Certificate
Passport
Divorce Certificate
Death Certificate
Official Change of Name
All original documents in a foreign language must be translated into English
by a Certified NAATI Authorised Translator.
How much notice do we have to give?
Notice of Intended Marriage
A Notice of Intended Marriage must be lodged with your Marriage Celebrant
no longer than 18 months prior to the wedding date and no later that one month prior to your wedding date.
What is the process?
The process:
1. We can chat over Face-time, Zoom, Skype, phone or face-to-face before you book me if you like.
2. We meet and complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and discuss your wedding and what you do or don’t want included. I’ll be able to guide you through this process. This is when our creative juices can get flowing to create something amazingly unique and different from what your guests have seen before. But, most of all – something that reflects the two of you as a couple.
3. Leading up to the wedding I will be in touch to assist with your vows (if needed) and will keep you updated on the process as we go.
4. On the day, I will arrive 30 - 45 minutes before the ceremony with my trusty PA system, iPod connection and paperwork. We will all (with two witnesses) sign three important documents. Once signed, I will issue you with a Marriage Certificate.
5. After the ceremony I will post or electronically submit all the legal paperwork to the BDM (Births, Deaths and Marriages) and send you a link to apply for your official marriage certificate, or apply free on your behalf for a marriage certificate. A BDM fee OF $65 is applicable, this is a government charge and is additional to ceremony fees.
Register your Notice Of Intended Marriage Now!
How do I book?
The link to the login page
https://thecelebrantsuite.com.au/CelebrantConnection/
Celebrant's surname
Tyrrell
Celebrants email address
YesCelebrantServices@gmail.com
Want a No fuss legals only ceremony?
Want a Legals only no fuss ceremony, then let me help you!
Legals Only or Elopement Ceremony - 30 days after the Notice of Intended Marriage has been received by the Attorney Generals Department.
What's next?
- 2 witnesses over the age of 18 will need to be present, often these are people in the vicinity of your location and or friends of yours.
- I will have witnessed your Identification and associated documents, then we will sign the No Legal Impediment to your Marriage document. Stating that your marriage status and details are correct at the time of this ceremony.
- I will state the following, " I am duly authorised by law to solemnise marriages according to the law. Before you're joined in my presence and the presence of your witnesses, I am to remind you of the relationship of which you are now about to enter. Marriage, according to the law in Australia, is the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all other, voluntarily entered into for life.
- The groom must state to the bride, "I call upon the people here present to witness that I (Groom's Full Name) take you (Bride's full name) to be my wedded wife." + any other personal words that he may wish to share.
- The bride must state to the groom, "I call upon the people here present to witness that I (Bride's full name) take you (Groom's Full Name) to be my wedded husband." + any other personal words that he may wish to share.
- We will then sign, along with our 2 witnesses the Certificate of Marriage + your Commemorative Marriage Certificate
- We will then toast our coffees, ciders or glasses of sparkling mineral water to your "Just Married" status!!
Relationship Education - Happily Ever … Before and After
MARRIAGE IS IMPORTANT
This information is provided pursuant to subsection 42(5A) of the Marriage Act 1961
and regulation 39A of the Marriage Regulations 1963
Your celebrant is handing you this document because the decision to marry is one of the biggest decisions a couple can make. Marriage is a significant step which will bring a number of changes for you, your spouse and your family. This document tells you:
• the process of getting married in Australia,
• some important legal consequences of getting married, and
• where relationship support services, such as marriage education, family counselling or dispute resolution services may be obtained.
MARRIAGE IN AUSTRALIA: SOME IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Health and welfare benefits
If you receive health or welfare benefits, you will need to contact the relevant agencies to advise them that you have married. These agencies will advise you if your benefits will change. You may lose benefits and even be penalised if you fail to tell them you have married within a reasonable time after the wedding.
Changing your name
Any person who marries may choose to take their spouse’s surname. You are not legally required to take your spouse’s surname once you are married.
If you wish to take your spouse’s surname, you must obtain a certificate of marriage issued by your state or territory Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. This is usually sufficient evidence to have your personal documentation (eg. driver’s licence) changed to your married surname.
The certificate you received on your wedding day is ceremonial and will not meet the identity requirements of many government agencies, such as the passport office.
Citizenship
If you marry an Australian citizen, you do not have an automatic right to Australian citizenship. You will still need to apply for citizenship and satisfy the eligibility criteria. You can obtain further information from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website at www.immi.gov.au.
Making a will
Marriage will invalidate any previous wills unless your will clearly shows you were planning this marriage when you made it. It is important that you make a new will when your personal circumstances change. This ensures that you have a valid will that gives effect to your intentions about how you want your assets to be distributed in the event of your death. A solicitor can help you make or change a will.
Taxation after marriage
When you marry, the amount of taxation you pay may change. It is advisable to contact the Australian Taxation Office, a tax agent or an accountant before marriage to discuss any tax implications.
STRENGTHENING YOUR MARRIAGE
Before marriage: Marriage Education
Solid relationships set you up to meet the changes and challenges of life. It is important to develop good communication and sound relationship skills early, so that you can fall back on these skills during difficult times. Pre-marriage education prepares couples for marriage by providing skills and information to build lifelong marriages. Courses are also available to explore the added dimension and complexity brought to a marriage by children from a previous relationship.
During marriage: Family Counselling
Keeping relationships on track is not always easy. Relationship problems can arise at various stages of our lives. While having a shaky moment does not mean your relationship is in trouble, it may be a sign that you could do with some help. Family counselling can help couples come to terms with the many changes that happen during a marriage, such as the personal and interpersonal issues
to do with children and family. Family counsellors can help you work through emotional problems with your spouse or partner, or to reach agreement about your parental responsibilities.
Marriage breakdown: Family Dispute Resolution
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) can help separating couples to reach agreement about property, money, and—most importantly—any children. The law requires separating families who have a parenting dispute to make a genuine effort to try to sort it out through FDR.
An accredited FDR Practitioner can help you discuss issues, look at options, and reach agreement. Importantly, FDR can help you to develop a parenting plan to set out arrangements for any children.
For more information
For more information about the services and advice available for couples and families, visit the Family Relationships Online website at www.familyrelationships.gov.au or phone the Family Relationship Advice Line on 1800 050 321.