Marriage counseling or couples therapy is the process of spouses working with a trained professional (usually a psychologist) to resolve problems in their relationship, with the goal of saving the relationship and marriage. Marriage counseling is generally not required before getting divorced, but in some states courts have the discretion to require couples seeking a divorce to engage in marriage counseling—although this is rare. And in some states the court may order the spouses to attend marriage counseling if one spouse requests it. But because a spouse is generally entitled to a divorce on no-fault grounds (without claiming or proving fault in the breakup of the marriage), marriage counseling is not usually a significant factor in the divorce process, and if one spouse wants a divorce, it will be granted.

In Delaware, marriage counseling or couples therapy is a voluntary process for spouses seeking to resolve issues in their relationship. While it can be a helpful step for couples looking to save their marriage, it is not a mandatory requirement before filing for divorce. Delaware operates under a no-fault divorce system, which means that a spouse can file for divorce without the need to prove fault or wrongdoing by the other party. Consequently, even if one spouse is interested in marriage counseling, if the other spouse wants a divorce, it is unlikely that the court would compel them to undergo counseling. The courts in Delaware may suggest or recommend counseling, but they typically do not have the authority to require it as a prerequisite for granting a divorce. However, if both parties are amenable to counseling, they are certainly free to pursue it on their own terms.