Official Florida & Texas Online Premarital Courses

Kristen Franzen LMHC Designed by Kristen Franzen, LMHC (FL) & LPC (TX)

Complete our court-approved, self-paced courses to save money on your marriage license and skip the mandatory state waiting periods.

Choose the Course That Fits Your Relationship

We believe marriage preparation should be unique to you. Choose your curriculum below to get started.

📚 Standard Curriculum

For couples seeking straightforward, practical relationship tools. Evidence-based relationship skills, communication tools, and conflict resolution.

🕊️ Faith-Friendly

For couples wanting a traditional approach to marriage preparation. A Christian premarital course incorporating traditional values and biblical principles.

✨ Inclusive & Affirming

For modern couples who want a safe, judgment-free space. LGBTQ+ affirming premarital course featuring inclusive education and gender-affirming care.

🌎 Curso en Español

Fully translated courses for Hispanic couples. Curso prematrimonial en Florida y Texas para tu licencia de matrimonio.

Kristen Franzen, LMHC & LPC - Clinical Course Director

Meet Your Course Instructor

Kristen Franzen, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC

As the founder of Cadenza Counseling and a dually-licensed mental health professional, I designed these courses to be much more than a legal formality. My goal is to provide you with clinical-grade, evidence-based relationship tools while helping you seamlessly meet your state's legal requirements for a marriage license.

Florida LMHC License: MH22317  |  Texas LPC License: #97926

Premarital Course FAQ (Florida & Texas)

Is this premarital course court-approved? +
Yes. Cadenza Counseling is an official registered provider with Florida County Clerks statewide and is an approved provider for the Twogether in Texas program. Your completion certificate is fully recognized by your local courthouse.
How long does the online premarital course take? +
Florida state law requires the curriculum to be 4 hours long, while Texas law requires an 8-hour course. However, our courses are 100% online and self-paced. You can start and stop as needed, completing the material over a weekend or a few evenings without losing your progress.
Do we have to be state residents to take the course? +
No! For example, if you are planning a destination wedding in Florida but live out-of-state, taking our course still legally qualifies you for the $25 marriage license discount, even if the 3-day waiting period doesn't apply to you.

Find Your Local County Requirements

Select your county for specific courthouse addresses, fees, and rules.