An Educational Program for Divorcing Parents
Tennessee has one of the highest divorce rates in the U.S. Because divorce is so common, it may seem like adjustment to divorce has become easier for everyone involved. In reality, divorce is hard for all family members, especially children. Because of concerns about the negative impact of divorce on children, the Tennessee State Legislature passed a law requiring divorcing parents of minor children to attend a parent education program.
University of Tennessee Extension has developed a four-hour program, “Parenting Apart: Effective Co-Parenting,” to help divorcing parents learn how to help their children cope with the issues that arise because of the parents’ divorce. $40 payment and registration is required before class date.
Contact the Extension Office for more information
(423) 586-6111
The following topics are covered in the program:
Classes include group discussion, the viewing of videos and lecture. Each participant will receive a booklet about parenting through divorce and a list of local resources. Classes are taught by Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) agents.
2024 Co-Parenting Class Schedule
- January 05, 2024
- February 02, 2024
- March 01, 2024
- April 05, 2024
- May 03, 2024
- June 07, 2024
- July 05, 2024
- August 02, 2024
- September 06, 2024
- October 04, 2024
- November 01, 2024
- December 06, 2024
All classes are from 9:00 am until 1:00pm. Maximum of eight. Cost is $40.00
Helpful Resources
Brochure to register
UT Finances & Divorce
UT Human Development Page
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts
