When filing for a divorce in Minnesota, you are required to attend an education program.  The class “Parents Forever” is offered through the University of Minnesota Extension and you can find the class listings here.  The classes are available throughout the metro area and range in price from $50-$90.

These classes are designed to give the parents tools to help their children through the divorce.  The class teaches parents about the impact of divorce on children and how as a family you can find an agreeable way to move forward with your lives.  More information on the “Parents Forever” program can be found at their website here.

At Butler & Allen we want to work with your family to find the best resolution and to make sure both parties are compliant in divorce requirements, such as parent education classes.  Contact us today to learn more about our attorneys and get a free consultation.

The Minnesota State Legislature requires that all parents filing for divorce attend an educational program. The Hennepin County District Court requires that children of a divorce attend an educational program, as well.

Educational programs are required because parents have found them helpful to understand the legal system and their responsibilities. If you don’t attend the classes, a judge may refuse to schedule a hearing or grant your divorce. (However, if the children in the marriage for which you’re filing for divorce weren’t born to or adopted by both parties, you do not need to attend classes.)

You should finish these educational programs as soon as possible after you file for divorce. Your children should attend their program within 60 days of you filing for divorce. You must attend the programs before your divorce is final.

Your educational program will be determined based on the type of agreement you’ve reached within your divorce and child custody proceedings. (more…)

Learn to help your family through divorce alongside other divorcing and never-married parents when you attend a Parents Forever Workshop at any of the convenient dates/locations throughout the fall and winter of 2009.

Parents Forever is an educational program that guides parents in negotiating divorce-related decisions with the least possible negative impact on their children. The program was designed and tested by the University of Minnesota. It is approved by the Minnesota Supreme Court as state-mandated parent education. (more…)

Anoka-Hennepin Community Education will be offering “Fun With Dad”, an evening gathering that allows fathers to come together with their children, beginning September 17th.

The event focuses on fun activities for fathers and their children, as well as a chance for fathers to share ideas about raising children.
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Celebrate your family at the 16th Annual Ramsey County Bar Association Families First Picnic.

The picnic brings together members of the Ramsey County Bar Association and local businesses to provide a fun event for area elementary school students and their parents. Schools include Bruce Vento, Dayton’s Bluff, Northend, and John A. Johnson.

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: John A. Johnson Elementary School
740 York Avenue
St. Paul, MN
Click here for directions.

For more information, click here for the Ramsey County Bar Association site.

One of the hardest parts of any family law case is, of course, what happens to your family during and after the proceedings.

We know your children are important to you. We know you want to continue to be the best parent you can be.  There are many organizations right here in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area that will help you do just this. (more…)