Colorado Court-Approved Parenting Class: What Divorcing and Separating Parents Need to Know
Two Families Now is an online co-parenting education course approved in Colorado counties and judicial districts serving nearly all Colorado residents.
View the Colorado CourseParents going through divorce, separation, or an allocation of parental responsibilities case in Colorado may be required to complete a parenting education class.
Requirements can vary by judicial district and county. Two Families Now is an approved online option in Colorado jurisdictions serving nearly all of the state's residents.
Is a Parenting Class Required in Colorado?
Colorado courts may require parents involved in divorce, custody, or allocation of parental responsibilities cases to participate in parenting education.
The exact requirement depends on the court handling the case. Parents should review their court orders, notices, and local judicial district requirements to determine whether a parenting class is required and which programs are accepted.
Parenting class requirements can vary by location
Colorado parenting education requirements are not necessarily identical in every county or judicial district. Always check the requirements that apply to the court where your case is filed.
Is Two Families Now Approved in Colorado?
Two Families Now has been approved as a parenting education option in Colorado counties and judicial districts serving nearly all Colorado residents.
Approvals include jurisdictions serving major population centers such as Adams County, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, and El Paso County, along with additional Colorado communities.
Check your specific Colorado court requirement
Even when Two Families Now is approved within a Colorado jurisdiction, parents should compare the course with their current court order and local requirements before enrolling.
What Is a Colorado Parenting After Divorce Class?
Parenting education is designed to help parents understand how divorce, separation, and parental conflict can affect children. Courses commonly focus on helping parents make decisions that keep children's needs at the center of the family transition.
Depending on the jurisdiction, these programs may be described as a parenting class, parenting education class, co-parenting class, or Parenting After Divorce program.
- Understanding how parental conflict affects children
- Helping children adjust to divorce and separation
- Reducing children's exposure to adult disagreements
- Communicating more effectively with a co-parent
- Managing strong emotions before responding
- Supporting children across separate households
- Making more child-focused parenting decisions
Colorado Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Colorado commonly uses the term allocation of parental responsibilities when addressing issues that other states may refer to as child custody. These cases can involve parenting time and responsibility for important decisions affecting a child.
Colorado law, including C.R.S. § 14-10-123.7, addresses parent education in connection with certain proceedings involving parental responsibilities.
Your individual court may provide additional instructions about whether a course is required, when it must be completed, and what proof of completion must be submitted.
Why Choose an Online Colorado Co-Parenting Course?
Complete it online
Two Families Now can be completed online without attending a traditional classroom.
Approved across Colorado
Two Families Now is approved in Colorado jurisdictions serving nearly all of the state's residents.
Four-hour course
The Two Families Now program is designed as a four-hour online co-parenting education course.
Certificate of Completion
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion after satisfying the required course activities.
How to Complete Your Colorado Parenting Class
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Review your court documents
Check your current court orders, notices, and local requirements to determine whether parenting education is required in your case.
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Confirm the course is accepted
Confirm that Two Families Now meets the requirements of your Colorado county or judicial district.
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Register for Two Families Now
Register online through the Two Families Now Colorado course page.
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Complete the online course
Work through the course lessons and required activities online.
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Download your certificate
After satisfying the course requirements, save your Certificate of Completion for your records.
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Follow your court's instructions
Review your court documents to determine whether and how your Certificate of Completion must be submitted.
Colorado Parenting Class Frequently Asked Questions
Is Two Families Now a court-approved parenting class in Colorado?
Two Families Now is approved in Colorado counties and judicial districts serving nearly all Colorado residents. Because requirements can vary by jurisdiction, check the requirements that apply to your specific case before enrolling.
Does every Colorado divorce require a parenting class?
Requirements can vary based on the type of case and the court handling it. Review your court documents and local judicial district requirements.
Can I take my Colorado parenting class online?
Yes, when your court accepts an online program. Two Families Now is completed entirely online and is approved in numerous Colorado jurisdictions.
How long is the Two Families Now course?
Two Families Now is designed as a four-hour co-parenting education course.
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion?
Yes. After completing the required course activities, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.
Do I need to submit my certificate to the court?
Requirements for submitting proof of completion can vary. Follow the instructions provided by your court, attorney, or current court order.
Complete Your Colorado Co-Parenting Course Online
Two Families Now provides online parenting education designed to help Colorado parents reduce conflict, communicate more effectively, and keep children's needs at the center of family decisions.
View the Colorado CourseThis article provides general educational information and is not legal advice. Parenting education requirements can vary by Colorado county, judicial district, case type, and court order. Review your current court documents and local requirements or contact your attorney or court if you have questions about your individual case.