Children, whether born in wedlock or out of wedlock, are recognised as children under the law and they are equal. Both girls and boys have an equal share in the property of a deceased parent.

• A notice of the intention of the parties to marry must be displayed on the notice board outside the registrar of marriage office or the chief administrative officer’s office for a period of 21days.
• A fee of UGX7000 is payable in order for the marriage to be solemnised.
• The ceremony must take place between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
• Two witnesses must be present
• The marriage is recorded in the register and a marriage certificate issued by the registrar or CAO

• Notice of 21 days should be given in the form of wedding banns which are read in church for three consecutive weeks before the marriage takes place. The purpose of these banns is to enable whoever may have any reason preventing the two to get married to give it before the marriage takes place.
• The church must be licensed by the minister of public service.
• The priest or pastor must be licensed to wed
• The ceremony must take place between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm
• The church doors should be open for all to see the ceremony
• The marriage must be recorded in the register kept by the minister of the church.
• A marriage certificate must be issued and signed by the priest or minister, the bride, groom and two witnesses who may be the matron and best man.