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Can the judge make me go to a parenting class? Do I have to pay for it?

A judge can order parents to take a class or attend a program about co-parenting. These classes usually teach about:

  • how separation or divorce affects children;
  • how to handle parenting and money issues; and
  • how to resolve conflicts.

You won’t have to pay more than $50, and the cost may be lower depending on how much money you make.1

1 Va. Code §§ 16.1-278.15(A); 20-103(A)

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