Parenting Class

What is a parenting class?

• A parenting class is a block of instruction intended to help parents who are getting divorced.

Will we need to attend a parenting class?

• No. Attending a parenting class is a county-by-county requirement.
• Your case would be filed in Lincoln County, which does not require a parenting class.
• So if you would like to attend a parenting class you are welcome to do so on your own.

Is a parenting class the same as a parenting plan?

• No. A parenting class is a class that the parents attend. A parenting plan is a document that the judge signs.
• Every divorce case with children under 18 who live in Washington state must include a parenting plan.

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