B. The full names, ages, occupations and domiciles of their parents, or, if they are dead, the same particulars of those who replace them in loco parentis.

C. Proof of the consents of such persons who in law are entitled to give or withhold consent to the proposed marriage.

D. A declaration in writing by two respectable witnesses of full age, certifying acquaintance with the contracting parties, and knowledge that they are not related within the prohibited degrees of kinship.

If either of the contracting parties has been previously married, proof of the death of the former spouse must be given to the registrar.

Upon receiving satisfactory proof as stated above, the registrar must post a notice of the proposed marriage in a conspicuous place in his office, which notice informs all interested persons to file their objections, if any they have, in the registry within fifteen days. If at the end of this period no valid objection to the marriage has been formulated the civil officer proceeds to the celebration of the marriage.

A marriage concluded before a civil officer in the form established by the civil law of Brazil can only be annulled by a civil court.

Divorce.—The law of the Republic does not permit of an absolute divorce for any cause whatsoever. A true marriage can only be dissolved by the death of one of the parties.

Judicial Separation.—A separation of the person and goods may be had for the following causes:

1. Adultery of the wife.

2. Adultery of the husband, if such adultery creates a public scandal, or if the husband brings his concubine into the home he has established for his wife.