| − | Civil marriage is a legal [[contract]] between a man and a woman. It gives each member certain rights and obligations. Most commonly, these include [[power of attorney]], [[inheritance]] rights, and rights in relation to any children they may have. | + | Civil marriage is a legal [[contract]] between two or more adults. It gives each member certain rights and obligations. Most commonly, these include [[power of attorney]], [[inheritance]] rights, and rights in relation to any children they may have. |