Does anyone know about covenant marriages, and if they do them in Texas? If not, what is the closest state that does them? I am a very firm believer that marriage is forever, and even thought I know I will end up with him forever, I want to show the world that I am just that sure! Please help, any (good) advice would be appreciated. And where is a good place to get a dress in Houston?
2007-03-25 20:12:11 · 3 answers · asked by liebedich85 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Have you checked out these sites?
http://www.covenantmarriage.com/
http://www.divorcereform.org/cov.html
According to wikipedia, they don't them in Texas but legistlation has been proposed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Covenant_marriage
According to Americans for Divorce Reform, by mid 2006, covenant marriages are only available in Arizona, Arkansas and Louisiana. However, the Arizona law does not define a "true" covenant marriage because it allows divorce if "the husband and wife both agree..."
http://www.religioustolerance.org/mar_cove2.htm
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=d2404863-02aa-4931-bf80-b02a9144cb34
2007-03-26 02:06:26 · answer #1 · answered by Silver_Stars 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-16 05:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The marriage vows themselves are enough, you are still vowing to stay together, and be true to each other, it's the effort that both of you put in that counts, not a piece of paper.
2007-03-26 06:16:15 · answer #3 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋