Court-Ordered Parenting Classes in California
An online co-parenting class for California court-ordered parenting education. Free to start, and you pay only after you pass.
If a California court has ordered you to complete parenting education, you need a course that meets the state's standard and gives you a certificate your court will accept. Our online co-parenting class for California is self-paced, takes about four hours, and is free to start. You pay $39.99 only after you pass, so nothing is owed until you have actually finished it.
California courts often order parenting education, and each court sets its own standards. Below: what courts typically require, which counties accept this course, and how to confirm with yours.
📋 What Courts Typically Require
- 4-hour minimum course duration
- Topics on communication & conflict resolution
- Child development & impact of separation
- Creating effective parenting plans
- Certificate of completion
🏛️ What Varies by Court
- Acceptance of online vs. in-person courses
- List of approved providers
- Specific curriculum requirements
- Deadline for completion
- How to submit your certificate
Accepted Across California
Built to California's statewide standard, Family Code § 3201.5, and available to parents in all 58 California counties.
Detailed county guides, covering which courthouses hear family law and how each court's own process works:
County guides — which courthouses hear family law, how each county's own court process differs from a co-parenting class, and how to file your certificate: Los Angeles · San Diego · Orange · Riverside
Don't see your county? Our course is designed to meet California Family Code § 3201.5 requirements. Please check with your court to confirm they accept online programs.
How Our Course Meets California Standards
✓ 4-Hour Duration
Meets the standard requirement for court-mandated parenting education
✓ Comprehensive Curriculum
Covers all topics typically required by California Family Courts
✓ Professional Certificate
Includes all information courts need: your name, date, duration, and unique ID
✓ Convenient Online Format
Complete at your own pace from any device with internet access
Sample Certificate
Parent education in California courts is governed by Family Code sections 3200–3204. Section 3201.5(b) defines this education as covering parenting skills, the impact of parental conflict on children, how to put a parenting agreement into effect, and both parents' responsibility to comply with custody and visitation orders — the same topics our 4-hour curriculum is designed around.
How to Verify with Your Court
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Find your court's website
Visit California Courts website to find your local court -
Look for Family Law Self-Help
Most courts have a self-help section with co-parenting education info -
Call the Family Law Facilitator
Ask: "Do you accept online co-parenting courses?" and "Is Together for Kids on your approved list?" -
Get it in writing if possible
Some courts provide written lists of approved providers
Pro tip: Most court clerks are helpful! Just tell them you need to complete co-parenting education. If your Family Law Facilitator or clerk wants the curriculum and Family Code detail, send them our information page for courts.
Common Questions
Some courts require in-person attendance. If your court requires in-person classes, you'll need to find a local provider. Since we only charge after you complete the course, there's no financial risk in starting - you can simply stop if you discover your court won't accept online courses.
No, you are responsible for submitting your certificate to the court. After completion, you'll download your certificate and submit it according to your court's procedures. Most courts accept certificates filed with other case documents.
Your certificate doesn't expire, but some courts may require recent completion (within 6-12 months). Check with your court about any time limitations for submitting your certificate.
You can complete our course from anywhere with internet access. This is helpful if you've relocated but still have California court requirements. The course content focuses on California law and standards.
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