Alabama State Senator Rodger Smitherman has pre-filed a bill requiring couples to attend a conflict resolution class before getting married. The bill aims to promote healthy communication and conflict resolution skills among couples entering marriage. While supporters believe it could prevent future marital problems and divorce, concerns have been raised about the cost of the classes, which couples would have to bear themselves.
) - A state senator in Alabama has pre-filed a bill mandating couples to attend a conflict resolution class before marriage.
He acknowledged a concern with the bill is couples will have to pay for the classes themselves and as of right now, there is no estimate on how much this will cost.Right now, the marriage license and recording fee for marriage in Mobile County is $73.“I can’t afford groceries right now so I mean yeah, they should pay for it through the state.
ALABAMA LEGISLATION MARRIAGE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PREMARITAL EDUCATION
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