783 So. 2d 446 - Welsh v. Welsh’s Empirical Analysis
2001
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
2
states following
December 2014
most recently cited
2 state decisions
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“who understand that and agree that the marriage between them is a lifelong relationship.” La. R.S, 9:272A. This subsection further provides that the couple must Have special counseling before entering into a covenant marriage and only when there has been a complete and total breach of the marriage commitment may the non-breaking party seek a divorce. The parties to a covenant marriage must make the following declaration of intent:”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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