Order For Parenting Education Workshop

Please be advised that, in accordance with 14-10-123.7 of the Colorado Revised Statutes and Seventh Judicial District Chief Directive 96-01, all parties involved in dissolution of marriage or other domestic relations actions who have children under 18 years of age must attend and complete a qualified parenting education class. This class is designed to be an education program which focuses on assisting children in times of stress and provides to parents practical, helpful, proven suggestions for helping their children cope with stressful events as the divorce or separation of their parents. If the domestic action is filed by both parties as Petitioner and Co-Petitioner, the parties shall file proof of completion of the class within 42 days of filing. If the action is filed by one party as Petitioner, the parties shall file proof of completion within 42 days after service of the Petition is complete.

Failure to comply with this parenting education workshop requirement may be considered by the Court in determining the issues of allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time and child care. The Court may also take other appropriate action, including contempt. The Court’s action on a Petition will not be delayed by a party’s refusal to attend or delay in completing the parenting workshop. If a party believes that he or she has a compelling reason to be excused from the parenting workshop requirement that party may apply to the Court for relief.

Below is a list of approved parenting workshop providers in the Seventh Judicial District. To attend a different program, a party must request and receive permission from the Court. The cost of the class/workshop shall be paid by the parties. The Court cannot waive this fee.

In Person Classes

Online Classes