A Petition for a Formal Marriage Case is a legal document that is filed with the court to initiate a formal marriage case. In the petition, the petitioner outlines the reasons why they are requesting a formal marriage and the details of the proposed marriage. It is typically used when the couple does not have access to a religious or civil ceremony, or when the couple wishes to legally document their commitment to each other. There are two main types of Petition for a Formal Marriage Case: common law marriage and contractual marriage. Common law marriage is a type of marriage that is established when two people live together in a committed relationship for a certain period of time and meet certain criteria. Contractual marriage is a type of marriage in which the couple enters into a legally binding agreement that outlines the rights and obligations of each party. In the Petition for a Formal Marriage Case, the petitioner must provide information such as the names and addresses of the parties involved, the date of the marriage, and the reasons for the marriage. The petitioner must also provide proof of identity, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates, and provide evidence of the couple's commitment to each other. The petition must also be signed by both parties and witnessed by two witnesses. The court will then review the Petition for a Formal Marriage Case and make a decision based on the information provided. If the court finds that the couple meets the criteria for a valid marriage, the court will issue a formal marriage certificate that is legally recognized.