All parents who are newly involved in a dissolution of marriage, separation, or annulment, or unmarried parents, that have requested the court to determine custody, specific parenting time or child support will be court-ordered to attend an educational program focused on their children’s needs. The purpose of the class is to educate persons about the impact of divorce on adults and children. The Supreme Court has adopted minimum standards for these programs that address the length and nature of the program, the qualifications of program providers and the means by which the program will be evaluated and maintained.
AO 2013-66 - Amending AO 2012-8 (technical correction)
AO 2012-8 - Changes to Education Program Requirements for Parent Education Programs
AO 96-52 - Adoption of Minimum Standards for Domestic Relations Education on Children's Issues Programs
Arizona Revised Statutes - Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations
ARS §§ 25-351 through 25-355 - Domestic Relations Education on Children's Issues
ARS § 25-403.05(B) - Parent Education Program Requirements
ACJA § 3-202 - Parent Education Programs - Minimum Standards
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