Missouri requires both parents to complete a co-parenting class in dissolution and legal separation cases involving minor children under RSMo § 452.372. The statute uses mandatory language, directing courts to order all parties to attend educational sessions pursuant to RSMo § 452.605. This requirement applies to dissolution of marriage, legal separation, and postjudgment proceedings involving custody or support.
Our class covers Missouri's required topics: the effects of dissolution on minor children, benefits of alternative dispute resolution including mediation, and the effects of custody changes on children as specified in RSMo §§ 452.600 and 452.605. The class duration varies by circuit — some require 3 hours while others accept 2-4 hour programs. Online completion is accepted in many Missouri circuits, though some require court permission or in-person attendance.
Both parents must complete the class, with costs paid in proportion to their respective incomes per RSMo § 452.610. You'll receive an instant verifiable certificate upon completion that meets Missouri's statutory requirements.
Missouri circuit courts establish educational programs by local rule or designate accepted providers under RSMo § 452.600. While the statute mandates attendance, individual circuits set specific hour requirements and determine whether online completion is accepted.
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