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Parent Education Class Q & A
What is Parent Education?
You are required to attend the class by law (ARS§ 25-351) if you are involved in a divorce, legal separation, or paternity case in which a party requests that the Court determine custody, parenting time, or child support.
- How can I register for the Parent Education Class?
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You can register to take the class online. Please have your Pinal Coumty Superior Court case number available. Pre-Registration is required
Bring photo ID and proof of payment to the class. Please arrive 15 minutes early. No children are allowed in class. Food and drinks are not permitted in the court - bottled water will be the only exception. Classroom may be cool, bring a sweater or jacket. You must attend the entire 4-hour class to receive a certificate and comply with the law.
- Can parents attend the same class?
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Parents can take the class together if both agree and there has never been any domestic violence or Orders of Protection. You will be required to sign a waiver prior to the start of the class.
- What if I cannot attend the Parent Education class in person?
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You may be eligible to take the class via DVD. You must complete the online Parent Education Video Request Form, which will be reviewed for approval/denial. Upon approval, you must pay the $40 fee or obtain a fee deferral and provide the receipt before the DVD will be mailed to you. You will also need to complete and return a written test before you receive your certificate. If you are not approved to receive the class via DVD, you are required to attend a class in person. You may register online for the next available class.
- How much does it cost to attend the Parent Education Class?
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There is a $40 fee that must be paid prior to attending the class you sign up for. Please bring your proof of payment, or a copy of your fee deferral with you in order to attend the class. You will not receive a Notice of Completion unti proof of purchase is provided.
Options for paying for the Parent Education Class
- Online
- Make payment via website: Point and Pay
- By Mail as follows:
- Obtain a cashier's check or money order for $40.00 payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court. Personal checks are not accepted.
- Write your court case number on the cashier's check or money order
- Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have your receipt sent to you
- Mail Payment to:
Clerk of the Superior Court
Parent Education Course
P.O. Box 2730
Florence, AZ 85132-2730
- In Person
- Clerk of the Superior Court Offices:
- Florence
971 Jason Lopez Circle
Building A
Phone: 520-866-5300 - Apache Junction
575 N Idaho
Suite 109
Phone: 480-982-4166 - Casa Grande
820 E Cottonwood Lane, #B
Phone: 520-836-1073
- Florence
- Clerk of the Superior Court Offices:
If you are seeking a Fee Deferral you will need to contact the Clerk of Court at any Clerk's offices.
- Online