For Family Law & Court Professionals

Online Parent Education for Divorcing and Separating Families

Two Families Now is an online, self-paced parent education course for families navigating divorce, separation, custody, and other family court matters. The course is evidence-based and research-informed, available in English and Spanish, and provides a Certificate of Completion.

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Course requirements and acceptance vary by jurisdiction. Professionals and participants should confirm local requirements.
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Practical, child-focused education parents can complete from any device.
At a glance

What Family Law & Court Professionals Need to Know

Key information for judges, court staff, attorneys, mediators, and parent education coordinators considering Two Families Now for the families they serve

Program details

  • Fully online, self-paced, and non-facilitated
  • Approximately 4 to 6 hours to complete
  • Available anytime on phone, tablet, or computer
  • Video-based lessons and guided reflection
  • Additional parent resources
  • Available in English and Spanish
  • Certificate of Completion

Instructional focus

  • Reducing conflict between co-parents
  • Supporting children's emotional well-being
  • Building effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Managing stress and emotional responses
  • Promoting child-focused parenting during separation and divorce

Completion & verification

  • Participants complete all required modules
  • A Certificate of Completion is issued when finished
  • The certificate includes participant information, including name and completion date
  • Participants can provide documentation to the appropriate court

Certificate acceptance is determined by each court or jurisdiction.

Course overview

See How Two Families Now Works

This short overview provides a look at the course format, participant experience, and practical skills taught throughout the program

  • What parents see and do during the course
  • How lessons support child-focused co-parenting
  • How participants complete and document the course

Program Results

94%Completion Rate
15,000+Course Completions
98%Gained New Ideas for Working With a Co-Parent
95%+Favorable Ratings Across Every Satisfaction Measure
Research informed

Developed Through an NIH-Funded Project

Two Families Now was developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health by experts in family conflict, behavioral science, and parent education. The program translates research into practical skills and accessible online lessons for families navigating separation and divorce.

The Phase II research report provides additional information about the program’s development and outcomes.

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Course name
2 Families Now
Course subtitle
Co-Parenting Course for Divorcing and Separating Parents
Short description
Online, self-paced parent education course for parents experiencing divorce, separation, custody, or other family court matters.
Long description
Two Families Now is an online, self-paced parent education course for parents experiencing divorce, separation, custody, or other family court matters. The course takes approximately 4-6 hours to complete and provides a Certificate of Completion when finished.
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Family Law & Court Professionals Resources

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Parenting Through Divorce: Phase II Report

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Two Families Now: Family Law & Court Professionals Overview

An overview of the course format, content, completion requirements, research, and other information to support professional review.

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