The new season of Married at First Sight UK has well and truly kicked off on E4, providing fans with endless drama over the past week.
As viewers continue to get to know this year’s group of newlyweds, they may be wondering if their marriages are legally binding. Find out here…
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Are MAFS marriages legally binding?
Marriages are not legally binding because there is no marriage license.
The show’s synopsis on Channel 4’s website reads: “Following the Australian format, instead of legal marriages, couples will make lifelong vows to each other in a glamorous ceremony, overseen by a wedding celebrant, that includes guests, bridal gowns, dancing, speeches and cake.”
© Channel 4MAFS stars Shona and Brad
This also applies to the Australian version of the show as a spokesperson for the Nine Network told the Australian online publication Now for the love: “In accordance with the Australian Marriage Act (1961) which requires one month and one day’s notice, the legal marriage has not been solemnized.”
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However, across the pond in the American series, the contestants do get married.
Executive producer MAFS USsaid Chris Coelen Wrap yes, unlike the UK version, the contestants sign the marriage license after the ceremony is filmed.
© Ella Morgan/Instagram MAFS 2023 cast and crew
“There’s a prenuptial agreement that’s built in. It’s a very short, short prenuptial agreement. It basically says what they want [the marriage with]what they get out of the marriage with,” he explained.
“We want to give them some protection as they come in. If for some reason it doesn’t work out, at least you’re protected by this basic form. You won’t get into any legal trouble. Once they’re married, it’s completely up to them.”
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Who are the MAFS UK experts?
While the new series of MAFS UK experiments introduce a new group of singles, the team of experts remains the same.
Paul C Brunson, Melanie Schilling and Charlene Douglas are back to match brides and grooms, as well as share their expert advice on love and relationships.
© Channel 4 Experts Mel Schilling, Paul Brunson, Charlene Douglas
Paul is a dating coach who is also known for his work on Celebrities go on dateswhile Mel works as a relationship coach and appears on the Australian version of the show.
Last but not least, Charlene is a leading expert on sex and intimacy who is also known for her appearances on other shows such as Sex clinic and Good morning Britain.
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