Clients often want to know why they are required to take a parenting course when they are involved in an Orange County divorce or Orange County paternity action.  The state of Florida Legislature found that children often suffer negative effects while parents go through the process of divorce or paternity actions.  The Legislature believes that parents are more likely to consider the best interests of their children if courts provide families with information and education regarding the process by which courts make decisions on issues affecting their children.

All litigants who file for divorce, separate maintenance, paternity, or change of custody in Orange County, Osceola County or Seminole County, and who have minor children seventeen years of age or under, must attend a mandated four hour parenting education program.  Speak to your experienced family law divorce attorney or family law paternity attorney regarding the best way to meet this requirement.  If you are in need of a divorce lawyer or paternity lawyer, contact Family Law of Orlando to schedule an initial consultation with Attorney Wade P. Luther.  You can email Family Law of Orlando or call us at (407) 835-9900.