“Premarital counseling helps couples discuss expectations, identify potential problems and differences that may arise in the relationship, and eventually make a decision about whether they will marry. Many states provide incentives for completing premarital counseling (e.g. Minnesota, Florida), while some states require it (e.g. Indiana and Mississippi). Premarital counseling has been associated with a lower divorce rate, as addressing issues earlier can help increase the odds of having a successful marriage. Nine out of ten couples that participated in premarital counseling considered it worthwhile and were less likely to consider divorce within the first five years of marriage. Formal premarital education and/or counseling also were found to reduce the risk of eventual divorce, especially for those with higher risk for divorce.”