Florida Parenting Class Online
The required 4-hour Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course for Florida divorce and paternity cases. Take it on your phone tonight, pass the quiz, and have your court certificate in hand.
- Accepted by Florida circuit courts in all 67 counties
- 100% online, self-paced, progress saves
- Instant PDF certificate the moment you pass
- Unlimited quiz retakes, money-back guarantee, no time limit
One price per parent. English and Español included.
Done in 3 steps
Enroll and start
Pay $18.95 and begin right away. Work through the 4 hours in one sitting or over a few days.
Pass the short quiz
Score 70% or higher. Retakes are unlimited and free, so you will pass.
File your certificate
Download the PDF instantly. Print it or upload it to the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal for your case.
Why this class counts
Florida only accepts certificates from providers approved by the Department of Children and Families.Cadenza Counseling LLC is on that list.Check the official DCF provider list.
Florida Statute 61.21 requires the course for every parent with a minor child in a divorce, and in paternity cases about parental responsibility or time-sharing. One approved class works in every county, from Miami-Dade and Broward to Duval, Hillsborough and Orange.
Filing locally? Orlando (Orange County) · Tampa (Hillsborough County) · Miami (Miami-Dade County) · Jacksonville (Duval County) · Fort Myers (Lee County)
What you will learn
- How separation affects children at each age
- Keeping kids out of the middle of adult conflict
- Co-parenting, and parallel parenting when talking is hard
- Florida time-sharing and parenting plans in plain language
- Signs your child needs extra support, and where to find it
Pick the version that fits your family
All four versions are DCF-approved and meet the same state standard. Choose after you enroll.
Standard
The core clinical curriculum: shielding kids from conflict, parallel parenting, Florida time-sharing.
Faith-Friendly
The same state-required tools, alongside Christian principles of grace, forgiveness and healing.
Inclusive
An affirming version for LGBTQ+ families and non-traditional family structures.
Español
El curso completo de 4 horas en español, aprobado por el DCF de la Florida.
Written by a Florida counselor
Kristen Franzen (Florida LMHC (MH22317), NCC #1727660) designed the course. She works with families going through separation, so the class gives you tools you will actually use with your kids, not just a checkbox for the court.
Florida parenting class FAQ
Who has to take the Florida parenting class?
Every parent with a child under 18 in a Florida divorce, and parents in a paternity case that deals with parental responsibility or time-sharing. It applies whether you filed the case or were served. Florida Statute 61.21 sets the rule.
What is the deadline?
The parent who files has 45 days from the filing date. The other parent has 45 days from being served. Missing it can hold up your final judgment, so most parents finish the class in the first week or two.
Is an online parenting class accepted in Florida?
Yes. Florida courts accept certificates from any DCF-approved provider, online or in person. One approved class covers you in all 67 counties, so you do not need a county-specific class.
How long does it take?
At least 4 hours, which is the state minimum. Do it in one sitting or spread it over several days. Your progress saves every time you leave.
Is there a test?
Yes. Florida requires a short final quiz with a passing score of 70%. You get unlimited retakes at no extra cost, so nobody fails.
When do I get my certificate?
The moment you pass. It downloads as a PDF you can print or upload through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.
Do both parents take it together?
No. Each parent enrolls and finishes on their own. You do not have to use the same provider as your ex.
Is it the same as the Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?
Yes. That is the official name in Florida law. Courts, lawyers and forms also call it the Florida parenting class, divorce parenting class or co-parenting class. It is all the same 4-hour course.
How much does it cost?
$18.95 per parent. It includes a money-back guarantee with no time limit.
Is the class available in Spanish?
Yes. A full Spanish version is included. Choose Español after you enroll.