MN Parenting Class Requirements

Any parent involved in a contested custody or divorce case in Minnesota is required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of parenting education. Generally, parents are required to begin the course within 30 days of the first filing in the case and before any ICMC (initial case management conference). Courses are offered in person, via video conferencing and online. Below is a link to the current court approved courses in the Third Judicial District which includes the following counties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona.

Approved MN Parenting Education Courses