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Premarital Counseling Saves Cash? 12 Hours Of Counseling Before Tying The Knot Could Save Couples $50 |
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March 31, 1999 ST. PAUL, Posted 9:03 p.m. -- Getting premarital counseling could save couples a few bucks on their marriage licenses. The House Civil Law Committee endorsed a plan that would give a $50 break on marriage licenses to couples who get at least 12 hours of premarital counseling. Marriage licenses currently cost $70. Representative Elaine Harder knows it's not much, but hopes the price break might give couples some small incentive to make sure they're compatible. The counseling would have to be done through a church or licensed family therapist. It would have to cover issues such as conflict management and the benefits of seeking counseling in times of marital difficulty. The bill now goes to the House Ways and Means Committee. The Senate Crime Prevention and Judiciary Budget Division earlier approved a similar bill. But the Senate version would tack $50 onto divorce-filing fees to offset revenue losses from the marriage license cut. Copyright 1999 by The Associated Press |
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