Florida Info
Florida Divorce
Start Your Divorce
Find Professionals
Florida Articles
Divorce Facts
Divorce Grounds
Residency
Divorce Laws
Mediation/Counseling
Divorce Process
Legal Separation
Annulments
Property Division
Alimony
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce Forms
Process Service
Grandparent Rights
Florida Articles
Agreements
Attorney Relationship
Custody & Visitation
Child Support
Collaborative Law
Counseling
Divorce/General
Financial Planning
Mediation
Parenting
Property Division
Spousal Support
Info Categories
Contemplating Divorce
Children & Divorce
Divorce, Dollars & Debt
Divorce Laws
Divorce Process
Divorce Negotiation
More Information
Articles Checklists Research Center Cases of Interest Dictionary Encyclopedia Encyclopedia (pop-up) Blogs
For Professionals
Advertise With Us Free Network Page Join Our Network Submit Articles Sign In Network Sites
|
Parenting Courses in a Florida Divorce
When there are minor children involved in your Florida divorce or paternity case, you are required to take a parenting course before you can obtain a court ordered Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage or Final Judgment of Paternity. Back in 1994, the Florida legislature decided that far too many parents were going through the entire divorce or paternity process without realizing some of the harm that they were doing to their children. Judges were hearing many stories of one parent badmouthing the other parent in the presence of their children and otherwise doing and saying things which were unhealthy for the children to see and hear.
A parenting course lasts four hours and can be taken either separately or together by the divorcing parents. The law allows that it may be taken in person or online, but judges in some parts of the state require that it be in person.
For many people, the course serves as a reminder of things that you already know. It deals with treating the other parent with respect in the presence of the children, keeping good communication lines open, the effect of domestic violence on children, being mindful of the stress that children are under during the separation process and other aspects of the family dynamic. For some people, it is a wakeup call to start being the better parent that they never knew how to be. Your expert Tampa divorce lawyer will have a list of the parenting courses near you. Bottom Line: Early in the divorce or paternity process, it is a good idea to comply with the requirement that you attend a parenting course. You just might learn something that will help you to be a better parent during this difficult time. (copyright Stann Givens 2009)
Navigate:
Home
States
Florida Divorce Source
Florida Divorce Articles, News and Resources
Parenting
Parenting Courses in a Florida Divorce
One spouse must live in Florida for six consecutive months preceding the filing for a divorce. This Florida residency requirement must be met in order for the court to have jurisdiction over the divorce case.
|
![]() Find Professionals
Easily Connect With a Lawyer or Mediator
Have Divorce Professionals from Your Area Contact You!
|
Terms & Conditions | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Do Not Sell My Information
Established in 1996
Copyright© 1996-. All rights reserved by MH Sub I, LLC dba 3StepDivorce.