Class Information
Parents with children under 18 years old are required to take classes as part of these cases:
- divorce
- custody (or paternity if the case includes custody or parent-time). This requirement applies to cases filed on or after May 1, 2024
- temporary separation
These classes are sometimes called "Mandatory Parenting Course" and "Divorce Orientation Course." Parents in divorce and temporary separation cases must take both classes. Parents in custody cases only need to take the Mandatory Parenting Course.
Be sure your are taking the classes from a court-approved provider or they will not count. The court will not sign a final order in the case unless both parents have taken the classes or tthe court has waived the requirement.
Parties that do not have minor children are not required to take the classes. Parties in a divorce or temporary separation case can choose to take the Divorce Orientation class even if they do not have minor children.
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