1. How does this course work?
2. Do I really need to take a premarital course?
A premarital course helps couples get ready for the big life changes that happen after marriage, and can reduce chances of divorce by up to 30%. In addition to that, when you take our course, you'll be able to get a $32.50 discount on your marriage license and skip the 3-day marriage license waiting period. It's a triple win!
3. How do I skip the Florida marriage license waiting period?
Take an approved premarital course! Our course is approved in all 67 Florida counties, so you can be confident that our course will work for you. In most cases, you can immediately print your certificate of completion out as soon as you complete the course. Then, all you have to do is take it with you when you go to purchase your marriage license.
4. I heard I could get a discount on my marriage license with this course, is that true?
Absolutely! In addition to skipping the 3-day marriage license waiting period, Florida residents can also receive a $32.50 discount on their marriage license when they show our premarital course certificate of completion to their county clerk.
5. My fiancé is currently in another city/state, can we still take this online premarital counseling course?
Of course! Even when separated by distance, you can complete the course together and have a great experience. However, we don’t encourage more than one person to log into the same account at a given time. Instead, we recommend talking to your significant other via phone, Skype or Google Hangouts. If you choose to use Skype or Google Hangouts (both free), you will have the ability to share your screen with the other person so you can both view the course and videos together.
Additional Resources for long-distance couples:
How to Start a Google Hangout
Screen Share in Google Hangouts
Screen Share in Skype
6. How long will it take for me to get my certificate of completion?
For most counties, you will be able to immediately print your certificate from the course dashboard as soon as you have spent at least 4 hours in the course. However, few counties require an original certificate. If you intend to get your marriage license in any of the following counties, we will mail your original certificate to you:
7. Do I have to get my marriage license in the county that I live in?
No. You can get your marriage license in any Florida county and be married anywhere in Florida. If you are in a time crunch and the county you intended to get a marriage license from requires the original, you can always choose to get your marriage license from a different county.
8. Do we have to take the course in one sitting?
No. You can take a break whenever you want. We'll save how much time you've spent in the course, as well as where you left off. We made the course to be flexible so you can work it into your schedule.
9. Who is the course instructor?
Elizabeth Hekimian-Williams, LMHC, NCC, is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She has over 20 years of professional experience providing counseling and other mental health services. Following many years of specialized work in domestic violence, batterer's intervention, conflict negotiation, and anger management, she refocused her work towards helping couples earlier on in their relationships by developing and offering a premarital preparation course that builds on aspects that have been associated with long-term marriage success.