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BEING ENGAGEDThe marriage contractcomes into existence atthe time of the engagement.If the engagementfalls through, must theengagement ringbe returned?legal status, and the law gives both husband and wife new rights andduties, which are intended to provide protection to both parties. Peoplewho live together without being married do not receive this special protection.The following rights are some of the rights given by law whenyou marry:l The right to support by your spouse when necessaryl The right to inheritance from your deceased spouseMarriage and the InternetDo you have friends or relatives who would be unable to attend yourwedding because of travel, cost, health, or distance? The Internet now makes itpossible for people anywhere in the world with access to a computer to see yourwedding in real time. All you need is a Web camera, a computer, and anInternet connection, or to hire a company that can provide this service for you.You can also place video clips from your wedding on the Internet and weddingpictures in an online photo album.Connect Using your favorite search engine, research some of the other ways inwhich the Internet might be used for purposes of preparing for a wedding.Chapter 31: Marriage 675

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