Amish couples are expected to remain married to the mates they select as young adults. The Amish church depends on the biological reproduction of its members rather than on acquiring new members through proselytization.

Can Amish get divorced?

In the Amish community, divorce is forbidden and not sanctioned in the Amish church. The marriages are dependent on if they are between two members of the Amish church or a member and an outsider of the Amish church.