There are several pros and cons to the new type pf legal marriage referred to as a Covenant marriage. The first pro of a covenant marriage requires couples to participate in pre-marital counseling. Second pro states that couples can divorce only after they are separated for at least two years or if partner is imprisoned. Couples may also divorce for the following reasons desertion for one year, adultery, or domestic abuse. The next pro of a covenant marriage explains how couples must submit to counseling before a divorce. The last pro of a covenant marriage states since getting divorce is difficult it encourages couple to work out problems and stay together. The first con against a covenant marriage is how partner can be emotional blackmail
