Families In Transition | Arizona Parent Education Class

Helping parents and kids thrive during the difficult time of divorce and separation

Parent Information Program

Court approved parenting class for Maricopa County and Arizona.

ONLY local Arizona course approved by Maricopa County Superior Court
Online & In-Person classes
4 hours to complete
We file your certificate with Maricopa County Superior Court when you complete the course

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Online Class

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Video based lessons
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Common Questions

Do these classes meet the requirements of Arizona? Other states?

DO THESE CLASSES MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARIZONA?
YES! We are a local Arizona business and have been providing Arizona’s required Parent Information Program for over 20 years in conjunction with the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. All of our courses (online, zoom and in-person) meet the requirements of the mandatory class required by the state of Arizona for parents of minor children going through divorce, separation, paternity or post-decree litigation.

HOW WILL THE COURT BE NOTIFIED I COMPLETED THE CLASS?
When you complete the class (online or in-person) we file your certificate of completion with the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County within 48 hours. We also email you a PDF copy of your certificate for your records.

If your case was filed OUTSIDE of Maricopa County you will receive an electronic PDF of your certificate of completion that you can submit to your county, state or lawyer.

WILL OTHER STATES ACCEPT THIS CLASS?
This class was designed for the state of Arizona but all states will accept it. You will want to make sure it meets the requirements of the state you filed in. Some states require a six hour class and others require a four hour class. Most of the required topics are the same.

Who has to take this class?

WHO HAS TO TAKE THIS CLASS?
The Parent Information Program is provided in conjunction with the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. The Parent Information Program is a mandatory class required by the state of Arizona for parents of minor children going through divorce, separation, paternity or post-decree litigation. The class will address the impact and emotional effects of divorce and family disruption on children and how parents can help their children through this often difficult time. If you are going through a legal action such as paternity, divorce, child support, or parenting time pertaining to a child under the age of 18, most states order you to take this class. In Arizona it is called the “Parent Information Program.” Other states call it “Divorce Education Class” or “Parenting Class.”

How does the online class work?

The online class takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
The online class is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
The online class is self-paced, you don’t have to complete it all at one time.
The class consists of watching video lessons which cover the different topics.
You will be granted access to the course immediately after registering and paying for the class.

What topics does the course cover?

The course covers all of the topics required by the State of Arizona. Topics include but are not limited to:
– Effects of Divorce and Separation on Adults and Children
– Children’s Reactions to Divorce
– Options and alternative to Divorce
– Resources to support you and your family
– Harmful Effect of Conflict, Abuse and Domestic Violence
– Harmful Parent Behaviors and Attitudes
– What Is Domestic Violence?
– How Fighting Differs from Conflict Resolution
– How Children are Harmed When Parents Fight Verbally and/or Physically
– Notification requirements of A.R.S. SECTION 25-403.0S(C)
– Co-Parenting Questions as Never-Married Parents
– Helpful Parent Behaviors and Attitudes
– Enhancing an Effective Parent-Child Relationship During Your Parenting Time
– Financial Support
– Communication and Co-parenting Skills
– How to Communicate and Resolve Parenting Issues with the other parent
– Styles of Socioemotional Parenting
– Guidelines for emotionally healthy parenting
– Developing a Parenting Plan
– Profile of a Resilient Child
– Factors Which Contribute to Healthy Adjustment for Children
– Basic Arizona family court procedures and the legal process of divorce
– Options Available for Mediation

What Parents Are Saying

A great class! An antibiotic to help start the healing process.

Alan G.

I feel like I learned a lot that will benefit my children’s future in many ways.

Spencer A.

I learned about the effects of my attitude towards my ex on our child.

Jeremiah C.

I now understand the dynamics of how my behavior/actions/reaction affect my children.

Waynne T.

I now realize I need to work on myself instead of focusing on what she did wrong. Thank you for making me realize that I’m the one with the problem, not her. Our relationship goes how I go.

Edward G

Thank you for making this class mandatory! It was very informative and motivated me to change my behaviors through this divorce.

Danielle A

I loved the instructor’s unique insight and talented method in conveying concepts as they relate to divorce and parenting.

Richard C

Your use of personal examples, rhetoric and relate ability made the course enjoyable, useful and provided hope.

Kimberly T

I learned to accept the issues that have affected my relationships.

Matthew J.

I was angry about having to take this class, but ended up enjoying it. It gave me some great things to think about. Great info and resources.

Katherine S

This class lessened the feeling of dread and doom about the impending divorce. It helped me understand how to build a new life and family with me and my children.

Gwen R.

The class was very helpful but I learned the most from the analogies. They impressed me and gave me every reason to be hopeful.

Ojong E.

This class helped me to think about how to get along with my ex-husband. I learned to show and tell my daughter that everything will be ok.

Courtney M.

Thanks. It was a great class. I learned a lot and intend to seek additional help to deal with anger of why the marriage failed.

Tamara D.

I thought the information on parenting styles was very informative and brought to life some techniques I didn’t think of.

Curtis B.

Thanks for giving me the tools necessary to work towards team parenting, resources to help my children during this difficult time and ways to better communicate with my ex.

Misty Y.

The class taught me how to deal with my divorce, my kids and their stress and depression.

Sherezoda E.

I would take this class over and over again. It taught me to stay calm, be kind and laugh. Now I know there is help out there.

Danielle A.

This class was a big wake up call for me. I now understand why growing up I was so upset and had a lot of emotional issues. . . because of my parents fighting. I never wanted to come home. This really messed me up emotionally. I got into the same relationship as my parents.

Rebecca S.

This class was worth $500 in counseling fees.

John G.

About Families in Transition

We are a local Arizona business and have been offering Parent Information Program classes for the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County since 1997. Our goal is to help parents navigate the difficult and emotional time of separation. To provide an opportunity for parents to learn how to work towards the best possible outcomes for their children as they navigate this challenging time.

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