Part 1 describes marriage and legal cohabitation and the difference between the two procedures.

Part 2 explains the prohibition of marriages and legal partnerships of convenience. .

Part 3 clarifies the different procedures to marry or to commit to a legal cohabitation. The rights and obligations of the candidate-partners and the concerned civil services are explained.

Part 4 focuses on the consequences of a partnership of convenience  onthe level of civil law, criminal law and the right of residence.