Editing Marriage (section)

==Marriages for children==
Marriages for contract are always opposite-sex marriages. They are seen as required from a social standpoint, but are generally not legally or contractually required. In the case of those who have signed a contract, they are required so that the signee may have children and pass on the contract.

These marriages often lead to changes in or consolidation of power, such as a non-signee marrying a signee to improve the standing of their children. 

These marriages may be platonic or romantic, but are expected to be sexual. A marriage for children is seen as having failed if the parties cannot have children. 

===Adoption===
If a signee is infertile, they will be expected to adopt. Otherwise, adoption is a sort of last resort for couples who cannot have children. Most children put up for adoption simply age out of the system eventually. 

If a person's spouse has died and they remarry, their new spouse will adopt any children from a previous marriage. People who are infertile may marry a widow or widower in order to become socially acceptable.