Cost: $187.50/In Forma Pauperis waiver or $250/without waiver

Be Respectful: Phil. 2:4
The definition of co-parenting is a process where two parents work together to raise a child even though they are divorced or separated and no longer live together. Co-parenting. A term that can bring about so many different emotions for each person involved. For those walking a difficult road of co-parenting, emotions such as anger, frustration, disappointment, and concern may be fitting to express this experience.
Jacobs Ladder Family Services offers the MN Supreme Court approved 5 hour live video conferencing and in-person co-parenting education course. The content is taught by an experienced instructor. The same interactive content is taught in both formats. This provides you with the opportunity to:
• Ask questions
• Gain knowledge and perspective on co-parenting challenges
• Develop parenting plans that work for the family
Certificates are emailed upon completion of the course. Total cost: $250.00
Please Note: Before registering and paying please email us a copy of your Court Order of Indigent Status or IN FORMA PAUPERIS Status to rmdept@jacobsladderfamilyservices.org to be verified. This will provide 25% off the course, bringing total course cost to $187.50.

In this chapter we will review:
1. Overview of dissolution and partnity process, function of the court, role of the attorney, guardian ad litem and mediator/mediation
2. What does it mean to be a Co-Parent
3. Common Stages of Co-Parenting
4. Divorce/Separation/Conflict impacts on Children
5. Developmental needs/stages of children
6. Effective Communication with Co-Parent
7. Overview of Child Support Process/Guidelines
8. Shared responsibility for caring for child/children financial and emotional needs
9. Impacts and realities of step families
Live translators offered. Please contact Jacob’s Ladder Family Services prior to registering at (763) 200-1396.