Marriage is a time of new beginnings. But for a growing number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, marriage has become a trap. Many of the Syrians have little money and are unfamiliar with Lebanese laws. They are often restricted in their ability to find someone to perform the marriage. So, growing numbers of refugees are getting married illegally. The result of unlawful marriages in Lebanon can have a lasting effect across generations. Children of such unions risk being left without legal standing and rights.