1. The Parents Forever Class: The class meets court requirements for court ordered parent education.  While it is referred to in the order you will receive from the court as a "Parent Education Order", it is not a class about parenting.

The class is a resource to divorcing or separated parents providing ways to better communicate the needs of your children and provide information on ways to make co parenting easier. Even if you are proceeding with uncontested or "friendly" divorce, the court will require you to attend a co parenting educational class.

2. Mediation services. Mediation is particularly helpful if you are proceeding with a divorce without attorneys because it will provide you with some support services. However, a mediator will not provide you with legal or specific financial advice.  When you enter a mediation process, the parties are in control of what final decisions are made.

If you are represented by an attorney, your attorney may request you to consider mediation at some point during the litigation period.

Parents Forever Classes

To help you better understand the class materials, we request that you read the articles in "Tips" on our website and visit "Helpful Links" before the class. It may also shorten the conflict resolution class if all class participants read the articles.  However, no web course work is required to complete certification.

• $80- cash basis due at the time of service
• $40 - Reduced fee for Legal Aid clients (Fees are not waived for Legal Aid recipients)

2010 Class Schedule: Please bring your own snacks, beverages or a bag lunch.

If the class potentially has an effect on your parenting time, it is advised that you contact the other parent as soon as possible to adjust your parenting time schedule so you can attend without missing precious parenting time.  If verification is needed by the other parent that you are scheduled to attend, they may call the office for verification of your registration.

Private Class: If you have a difficult work schedule, we can accommodate a parent with a private class by appointment.  However, because it is a one-on-one class, the cost is $160.  The class can be completed on a one-on-one in approximately 3.5 hours.

• March 13 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• April 10 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• May 8- 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• June 5 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• July 10- 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• August 14- 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• September 11- 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
• October 9 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• November 13 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• December 11 - 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Where: Hibbing Grace Lutheran Church, 4010 9th Avenue West, Hibbing, MN.

Directions: (Highway 169 in Hibbing heading towards Grand Rapids) Turn right at stop lights across from Kentucky Fried Chicken and right before Lowe's.  The Mann Theater is next to Lowe's and the Grace Lutheran Church where the class is held is across the street.There is a lit sign in front of the building. Please do not use the double doors.  Use the front entrance on the east side of the building (also the daycare entrance) and follow the signs on the wall to the meeting room.

Pre-registration is required. You may register by emailing me or by telephone at 218-263-7307. If you register by email, please provide:

(1) Your name;(2) Your telephone number; (3) Your address; (4) The name of the other party;  (5) The name of your attorney; (5) Indicate whether you have an objection to the other party attending the same class or not.

Please indicate if there are any restrictions for contact, such as an order for protection, which will prevent you from attending the same class.

Payment is due on the day of the class. Cash only, please.

Many parents attend the same class with the other parent.  However, if you are requesting that the other party not attend the same class please inform us at the time of registration.  If there is a history of domestic abuse or an Order for Protection in place with the other party please inform us during the intake process. Thank you.

No children, please.  Please arrange for child care.

Mediation Services

Attend Parents Forever Free

(1) Attend Parents Forever without cost if you enter a mediation process for parenting time.

Cost: $160 per parent, per two hour session.  The $80 per parent fee for the Parents Forever class is waived if more than one session is needed.

(2) Attend Parents Forever without cost if you enter a mediation process for divorce.

Cost: $160 per parent, per two hour session. The $80 per parent fee for the Parents Forever class is waived if more than two sessions are needed.

(You can choose to receive the Parents Forever in a private setting during the mediation process, but it will require one extra session to complete.)

(3) Legal drafting services: If you are proceeding without the support of legal counsel and you reach a full and reasonable agreement through mediation, we will complete the dissolution documents for you upon request.

Cost: $200 per parent

Mediation and co parenting/divorce mediation makes a difference!

• Mediation and education have a long standing history of having the most impact on the ability of parents to overcome the challenges of co parenting on a long term basis.

(4) Dissolution of Marriage Without children - Drafting Services Only

Cost:  $200 per party (Mediation services: $80 per party, per hour)

Disclaimer: All drafting services do not provide legal or specific financial advice.  Parties are responsible for their decisions. Proceeding with a drafting service is not a substitute for legal advice.