Florida Parenting Classes for Divorce, Online and DCF Approved
Florida Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course
Certificate included · No hidden fees
Start the Florida CourseCourt acceptance guaranteed or your money back · Since 1990
Complete your requirement in 3 steps
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- Create your account
- Begin the Florida course immediately
Complete the 4-Hour Course
- Work at your own pace on phone, tablet, or computer
- Your progress is saved
- Stop and return anytime
Get Your Certificate
- Complete the Florida DCF-required final assessment
- Download your certificate after successful completion
Course author
Denise Baier, LMHC
Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and qualified Parenting Coordinator with 25+ years working with families.
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Approved for Florida divorce requirements
Certevia’s 4-hour Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families for parents required to complete parent education under Florida Statute 61.21.
View Florida DCF approval letter (2026)
Read Florida Statute 61.21
Florida's 45-day deadline: In a divorce, the parent who files must complete the course within 45 days of filing, and the other parent within 45 days of being served (Fla. Stat. § 61.21(5)).
What topics does the course cover?
Legal issues and parenting plans; the emotional effects of separation on adults and children; family dynamics; financial responsibilities to children; spousal abuse, child abuse, and neglect; communication skills; and the needs of children with special needs or emotional concerns. Florida DCF requires a final assessment as part of the approved course.
Why parents choose Certevia
- Serving families since 1990
- More than 500,000 participants
- Court acceptance guaranteed or your money back
- Written by a Florida LMHC and qualified Parenting Coordinator
- Real customer support at 1-800-767-8193
Florida parenting class FAQs
Is this a Florida online parenting class for divorce?
Yes. Certevia’s 4-hour online Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families for parents required to complete parent education under Florida Statute 61.21. Certificate included.
Is this course approved in Florida?
Yes. Certevia is approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families to provide the 4-hour Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course.
How long does the course take?
About four hours, the length Florida requires. You may finish in one sitting or over several sessions.
Can I complete it on my phone?
Yes. The course works on phones, tablets, and computers.
When do I receive my certificate?
Immediately after you successfully complete the course. Download it or send it to your attorney.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. Your progress is saved so you can pause and resume.
What does it cost?
$44.95 total. Certificate and Parenting Plan Workbook included. No hidden fees.
Is there a test?
Florida DCF requires a final assessment as part of the approved course. It is included in the course fee.
Is the course available in Spanish?
Yes. The Florida course is available in English and Spanish.
When do I have to finish the Florida parenting course?
Florida law asks parents to start as soon as possible. In a divorce, the petitioner must finish within 45 days after filing and the other parent within 45 days after being served. Paternity cases follow the same 45-day rule. The court can excuse or extend this for good cause, so follow your court's order.
Ready to complete your Florida parenting requirement?
4-hour Florida DCF-approved online course. Finish from home at your own pace.
Certificate included
Start the Florida CourseCourt acceptance guaranteed or your money back
Course Author
Denise Baier, LMHC
Parenting and Divorce Course Author
Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus
Since 1990
More than 500,000 participants have completed Certevia education programs since 1990.
What Parents are Saying
“Just the class I needed to open my eyes to the realities of what my kids are experiencing. I am glad it was required. Thank you!”
— Kristi W., course participant