Parent Divorce Education Requirements for Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS
If your divorce is taking place in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, both you and your spouse are required to complete an approved parent education program of at least four hours in length regarding the effect of a divorce action on your children. Participation is mandatory, and you will not be able to be divorced in Milwaukee County unless evidence of completion of such a class is on file with the Family Court. This is true even if you and your spouse do not have any disputed issues regarding the children. Please provide us with a copy of the attendance report form that you will receive when you attend this session.
If you participate in a Collaborative Divorce, your work with the Child Specialist may meet this requirement. The Child Specialist will be required to complete the form confirming your parent education work.
Following is a list of programs currently approved for completion of the parent education requirement in Milwaukee County.
ONLINE OPTIONS :
"CHILDREN IN BETWEEN" (877) 874-1365 online.divorce-education.com
"KIDS IN A BREAK" (Parent Seminar) (866) 724-2000 www.divorce-classroom.com
"LA SALUCION" (classes in English y en Español) (262) 522-7551 www.lasolucion.us
“CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE”
This program consists of two sessions of 2 hours each, or one 4-hour session. The program is directed at parents. It focuses specifically on the needs of children during the stressful time of a divorce. The program is presented for parents only by professionals specifically trained in using this program. Child care is not provided, and children are not allowed to attend. Participants can select the time and location of the program they wish to attend. And, while most couples attend the same program, a participant can ask to attend a program when his or her spouse will not be present. For further information as to times and locations for the programs, please contact one of the following providers:
Aurora Family Service — (414) 342-4560
The Parenting Network “Cooperative Co-Parenting”: (414) 671-0566 Click here for flyer
OZAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS:
BEYOND DIVORCE
Beyond Divorce is an educational program for families in divorce situations.
The course helps parents cope more effectively with the problems that often result from divorce, teaches them how to help their children cope during the stressful transition, and provides advice on how to co-parent so that everyone in the family can maintain healthy relationships.
How the program works:
Online programs are not an option in Ozaukee County. Certification by a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce may qualify; however, we must ask for approval in advance of any final hearing.
WAUKESHA COUNTY RESIDENTS:
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE SEMINAR
This seminar is required by statute for both parties to attend before a divorce or legal separation may be granted. It is designed to educate parents about the special needs of their children during a separation or divorce. Topics include:
A brochure explaining the program, fees, and registration information is mailed to the parties from the court with the Notice of Pre-Trial Conference. Also, the brochure is available on-line. If you have seminar dates or location questions, or other seminar related questions or concerns, please contact Family Court Services at 262-548-7900.
For information on similar programs, contact Family Service of Waukesha.
There is no OnLine option in Waukesha County. Certification by a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce may qualify; however, we must ask for approval in advance of any final hearing.
We suggest that you take the parenting class at your earliest possible convenience as it may help you and your family in coping with the divorce.
If your divorce is taking place in the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, both you and your spouse are required to complete an approved parent education program of at least four hours in length regarding the effect of a divorce action on your children. Participation is mandatory, and you will not be able to be divorced in Milwaukee County unless evidence of completion of such a class is on file with the Family Court. This is true even if you and your spouse do not have any disputed issues regarding the children. Please provide us with a copy of the attendance report form that you will receive when you attend this session.
If you participate in a Collaborative Divorce, your work with the Child Specialist may meet this requirement. The Child Specialist will be required to complete the form confirming your parent education work.
Following is a list of programs currently approved for completion of the parent education requirement in Milwaukee County.
ONLINE OPTIONS :
"CHILDREN IN BETWEEN" (877) 874-1365 online.divorce-education.com
"KIDS IN A BREAK" (Parent Seminar) (866) 724-2000 www.divorce-classroom.com
"LA SALUCION" (classes in English y en Español) (262) 522-7551 www.lasolucion.us
“CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE”
This program consists of two sessions of 2 hours each, or one 4-hour session. The program is directed at parents. It focuses specifically on the needs of children during the stressful time of a divorce. The program is presented for parents only by professionals specifically trained in using this program. Child care is not provided, and children are not allowed to attend. Participants can select the time and location of the program they wish to attend. And, while most couples attend the same program, a participant can ask to attend a program when his or her spouse will not be present. For further information as to times and locations for the programs, please contact one of the following providers:
Aurora Family Service — (414) 342-4560
The Parenting Network “Cooperative Co-Parenting”: (414) 671-0566 Click here for flyer
OZAUKEE COUNTY RESIDENTS:
BEYOND DIVORCE
Beyond Divorce is an educational program for families in divorce situations.
The course helps parents cope more effectively with the problems that often result from divorce, teaches them how to help their children cope during the stressful transition, and provides advice on how to co-parent so that everyone in the family can maintain healthy relationships.
How the program works:
- Parents attend one 4-hour class. Divorcing parents must attend separate sessions.
- Each person attending must call 262-376-7774 to register for the course.
- Beyond Divorce fulfills the court requirement of four hours of co-parenting education.
- The $75 program fee must be paid prior to attending the class.
Online programs are not an option in Ozaukee County. Certification by a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce may qualify; however, we must ask for approval in advance of any final hearing.
WAUKESHA COUNTY RESIDENTS:
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH DIVORCE SEMINAR
This seminar is required by statute for both parties to attend before a divorce or legal separation may be granted. It is designed to educate parents about the special needs of their children during a separation or divorce. Topics include:
- Typical reactions of children
- Developmental needs
- Skills to help cope
- Co-parenting issues
- Pitfalls to avoid
A brochure explaining the program, fees, and registration information is mailed to the parties from the court with the Notice of Pre-Trial Conference. Also, the brochure is available on-line. If you have seminar dates or location questions, or other seminar related questions or concerns, please contact Family Court Services at 262-548-7900.
For information on similar programs, contact Family Service of Waukesha.
There is no OnLine option in Waukesha County. Certification by a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce may qualify; however, we must ask for approval in advance of any final hearing.
We suggest that you take the parenting class at your earliest possible convenience as it may help you and your family in coping with the divorce.