FAQs • Escambia County Clerk, FL • CivicEngage

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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Dissolution of Marriage

1. Do we have to file for a divorce in the county where we reside?: No. If either you or your spouse has met the residency requirement of residing in the State of Florida for at least the past six months, you may file in any county within the state. If there is any doubt in your mind or your spouse's concerning a legal question about either your right to divorce or any property rights or tax consequences, it is strongly recommended that the services of an attorney be obtained. If you do not know an attorney, you should contact the Lawyer Referral Service listed in the Yellow Pages of the telephone book. If you are financially unable to afford the service of an attorney, you should contact the Legal Aid Office in your area or ask your local bar association for a referral to an appropriate person or agency.

2. Do you have an informational pamphlet on Divorce in Florida?: The Florida Bar has created a consumer information pamphlet on Divorce In Florida.

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.