I’ve been a parent for many years. Why do I have to take a Parent Education class?

In Arizona, whenever someone files a Domestic Relations matter involving children (Petition for Dissolution, Paternity, etc.) both parties are required to attend a Parent Education class. In Pinal County, Local Rule requires that parties attend the class in person. Our classes are interactive; most participants discover they enjoy the class and learn something new from the instructor or other parents.

ARS 25-352 says “In an action … in which a party has requested that the court determine custody, specific parenting time or child support, the court shall order the parties to complete an educational program as prescribed by this article.”

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1. What is Conciliation Court?
2. On the Court Petition/Response, it says “We have tried to resolve our problems through Conciliation Services or going to Conciliation Services would not work.” What does that mean?
3. I’ve been a parent for many years. Why do I have to take a Parent Education class?
4. Why do we have to go to mediation? What is mediation?
5. What is confidentiality and what Conciliation Court services are not confidential?
6. What is informed consent?
7. What does the court, the Judge or Conciliation Court mean by “the best interest of the child”?
8. What is the role of attorneys in mediation or evaluative services (Same Day Resolution, Family Assessment or Expedited Services)?
9. Am I eligible for the Decree Assistance Project?