OUR MARITAL UNION OF CONVENIENCE: MARRIAGE OF ANIMOSITY

A **marriage of convenience** is a type of marriage that is entered into for reasons other than love and commitment. Instead, such a marriage is entered into for personal gain, or some other sort of strategic purpose, such as a political marriage.The term "marriage of convenience" is often used to describe a marriage that is entered into for the purpose of obtaining citizenship or residency in another country.In many cultures, it is usual for parents to decide their adult children's marriages; this is called an arranged marriage.Marriages of convenience are not illegal if they are not fraudulent or forced. However, they can carry the risk of prosecution and even deportation.It's important to note that marriages of convenience are not the same as **sham marriages**, which are entered into for fraudulent purposes. The stories presented in this book provide insight into this kind of marriages and how they ended. Read more