When parents dispute
custody or parenting time (visitation) in court,
Minn. Stat. § 518.157 requires that the parents attend a
parenting education class. Depending on the circumstances, the judge may also order that the children attend a class.
Starting August 1, 2021, unless otherwise ordered, participation in a parent education course must begin within 30 days of the first filing in the case and prior to an
Initial Case Management Conference, if one is scheduled.
The District Courts listed below describe approved parenting education classes on their websites:
For other courts, please contact your
Court Administration to learn about approved classes.