What Is A Covenant Marriage?

What is a covenant marriage?

A covenant marriage is one that requires a couple to receive marital counseling before filing for divorce.  Similarly, the couple must also receive counseling prior to the marriage.  These requirements are based on the belief that attempts to resolve marital conflicts will mean a couple will be less likely to divorce.  To have a covenant marriage, the marriage application, license, and certificate must all state that the marriage is a covenant marriage.