The state of Illinois requires parents to complete a court-approved parent education course whenever they establish a first-time parenting plan. This applies to both married parents going through a divorce and couples who were never married but are now requesting a custody ruling by the court. In some cases, the court may require parents to take the course again if there has been a request for modification to the original court-approved or court-ordered custody plan.
If a parent does not complete the course, his or her parenting time could be impacted. Your Illinois family lawyer can help guide you through which class is appropriate for your situation.
How Do the Classes Work?
The purpose of the class is to provide parents with the information and tools to help them co-parent in a cooperative manner and to help them provide support for the child as the family navigates through the divorce/breakup process.