old and that there is no impediment of any kind. On coming legally of age, an individual has unfettered disposal of his or her person and worldly goods. A marriage must take place before the officials designated by law and with the formalities laid down in the law. Likewise, the Civil Code lists the physical and mental impediments to matrimony. 44. In the case of minors the same provision stipulates that they may marry when the man is sixteen years of age and the girl fourteen. Nevertheless, the consent of the father or mother is required or, where applicable, that of the grandparents or guardians, if either of the would-be spouses has not reached eighteen years of age. 45. The Civil Code stipulates that a couple wishing to enter into matrimony shall present a written statement to the Registrar specifying their wish to get married. 46. The husband and wife shall have equal authority and consideration in the household. The rights and obligations deriving from marriage shall always be the same for each of the two spouses and shall be independent of their economic contribution to maintaining the home. The couple must decide by common accord how the household shall be run and the children reared and educated. 47. Spouses must live together in the family home, which presupposes living in the same house, be faithful to each other and contribute to the ends and purposes of matrimony. Bigamy is illegal. 48. In respect of family assets, the law recognizes two types of property settlement: joint or separate ownership of the family property. 49. To improve the legal position of the family, the Civil Code was the subject of reforms, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on 27 December 1983, ensuring real equality between the spouses, promoting better 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the laws and regulations surrounding marriage and family in a specific country or jurisdiction. It provides information on the age of consent, requirements for getting married, rights and obligations of spouses, and property settlement. The text does not mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transportation, international trade, health, employment, humanitarian aid, or science and technology. However, it does touch on aspects of culture and education, such as the upbringing and education of children.

**Category**
Education, Culture