Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Tables ix
4. Preface and Acknowledgments xi
5. 1. Covenant Marriage and the Marriage Movement 1
6. 2. Covenant Marriage in Louisiana: Legal and Historical Background 21
7. 3. The Implementation of Covenant Marriage in Louisiana 40
8. 4. Who Wants a Covenant Marriage? 62
9. 5. The Role of Religion in Covenant and Standard Marriages 78
10. 6. The Ongoing Marriage 98
11. 7. Divorce, Religiosity, and Counseling 116
12. 8. Conclusion 141
13. Appendix A 153
14. Appendix B 161
15. Appendix C 169
16. Appendix D 173
17. References 179
18. Index 187
19. About the Authors 193