What is the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?
  • Each party in a Dissolution of Marriage with Children must attend a course found in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Approved provider list.
  • Each party must pay a fee for the class.
  • Each party must immediately file his/her Certificate of Attendance in the court file in order for you case to proceed.
  • Parties with special circumstances must obtain approval from the Court prior to taking an alternative course. Special circumstances include parties who reside out of state, are incarcerated, or are determined by the Court to be unable to attend an approved classroom course.
  • If you are unable to take the course, you must file a Motion to Waive the course. The Judge will review your request and decide whether or not to waive the course requirement.

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1. Do we have to file for a divorce in the county where we reside?
2. Do you have an informational pamphlet on Divorce in Florida?
3. What is the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?