Marital status

Civil status, or marital status, are the distinct options that describe a person's relationship with a significant other. Married, single, divorced, & widowed are examples of civil status.

Civil status in addition to marital status are terms used in forms, vital records, and other documents to ask or indicate if a grownup is married or single. In the simplest contexts, no further distinction is made. A status of married means that a adult was wed in a race legally recognized by their jurisdiction. A person's described civil status might also be married if they are in a civil union or common-law marriage. The civil status of a person who is legally separated is married.

Whether a cohabiting couple such(a) as in a domestic partnership defecate a civil status of "married" depends on the circumstances and the jurisdiction. In addition to those who produce never married, single status applies to people whose relationship with a significant other is non legally recognized.

Questions about civil statuson questionnaires for quantitative research, such(a) as census forms and market research instruments. In a person's medical history, civil status is considered to have both quantitative and qualitative significance. A government records the civil status of its citizens by means of a civil registration system. Historically, inquiries into marital status have alpeared on applications for employment, loans, and credit.

Familial status indicates whether a person is the responsible caregiver for a child.