§ 9-11-802 - Definitions. - Arkansas Statutes

9-11-802. Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Authorized counseling" means marital counseling provided by:

(A) (i) A priest;

(ii) A minister;

(iii) A rabbi;

(iv) A clerk of the Religious Society of Friends; or

(v) Any clergy member of any religious sect or a designated representative;

(B) A marriage educator approved by the person who will perform the marriage ceremony; or

(C) As defined by 17-27-102:

(i) A licensed professional counselor;

(ii) A licensed associate counselor;

(iii) A licensed marriage and family therapist;

(iv) A licensed clinical psychologist; or

(v) A licensed associate marriage and family therapist; and

(2) "Judicial separation" means a judicial proceeding pursuant to 9-11-809 that results in a court determination that the parties to a covenant marriage live separate and apart.