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Minnesota Parent Education Program

Minnesota Parenting Class for Divorce

Minn. Stat. § 518.157 · Listed on the Minnesota Judicial Branch course list · English · You file the certificate

✓ Court-listed ✓ 4 Hours ✓ 100% Online ✓ Certificate included
$45

Certificate included · No hidden fees · You file

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Court acceptance guaranteed or your money back · Since 1990

Listed statewide On the Minnesota Judicial Branch parent education list as Certevia Parenting and Divorce for Married and Unmarried Parents.
100% online Phone, tablet, or computer — start, stop, resume anytime. Not a Zoom class.
4-hour course Same-day finish if you want it. Within the 4-hour range in Minnesota’s parent education standards.
You file the certificate Download it when you finish. Keep it, and file it if your notice or order asks for it.

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Course author

Denise Baier, LMHC, Certevia course author

Denise Baier, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and qualified Parenting Coordinator with 25+ years working with families.
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Listed for Minnesota Parent Education Program (4-Hour Online)

Certevia’s 4-hour online class is on the Minnesota Judicial Branch parent education course list as Certevia Parenting and Divorce for Married and Unmarried Parents. It is the parent education program used under Minnesota Statute 518.157. You download the certificate and file it if the court asks.

Minnesota Judicial Branch parent education list
Read Minnesota Statute 518.157

What topics does the course cover?

The emotional effects of divorce on parents; emotional and behavioral reactions in children and adolescents; needs at different developmental stages; signs of stress; conflict management; co-parenting and family stabilization; financial responsibilities of parenting; family violence, abuse, and neglect; and community resources.

Judicial districts on the statewide list
  • First: Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Le Sueur, McLeod, Scott, Sibley
  • Second: Ramsey
  • Third: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Winona
  • Fourth: Hennepin
  • Fifth: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Watonwan
  • Sixth: Carlton, Cook, Lake, St. Louis
  • Seventh: Becker, Benton, Clay, Douglas, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, Wadena
  • Eighth: Big Stone, Chippewa, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine
  • Ninth: Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau
  • Tenth: Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Pine, Sherburne, Washington, Wright

Why parents choose Certevia

  • Serving families since 1990
  • More than 500,000 participants
  • Court acceptance guaranteed or your money back
  • Written by an LMHC and qualified Parenting Coordinator
  • Real customer support at +1-800-767-8193

Minnesota parenting class FAQs

Is this a Minnesota parenting class for divorce?

Yes. This is Certevia’s online Minnesota parent education program for divorce, separation, custody, and parenting-time cases. The Judicial Branch lists it as Certevia Parenting and Divorce for Married and Unmarried Parents.

Is the course on the official Minnesota list?

Yes. It is on the Minnesota Judicial Branch parent education course list, including the online section.

How long does the course take?

About four hours. Finish in one sitting or over several sessions. One month of access is included with the $45 enrollment.

What if my order requires 8 hours?

Call before you enroll. This certificate is for the 4-hour course. Contested custody or parenting-time cases under Minn. Stat. § 518.157 can be ordered a minimum of 8 hours. If the court rejects the certificate, the acceptance guarantee is a full refund.

Can I complete it on my phone?

Yes. Phone, tablet, or computer. It is not a live Zoom class.

When do I receive my certificate?

Download it as soon as you finish. There is no extra certificate fee. You file it if the court asks. We do not file Minnesota certificates.

Can I stop and come back later?

Yes. Your progress is saved. You may stop and start as often as you like.

What does it cost?

$45 total, exclusive of State and local taxes. Certificate included. No hidden fees.

Do you offer help if I cannot pay the full fee?

If the court waived your filing fees, call 1-800-767-8193 or email ep@certevia.com before you enroll. Do not start a paid enrollment and expect an automatic discount.

Is the course available in Spanish?

This page enrolls the English course. Call 1-800-767-8193 if you need another language.

Do I need a Minnesota parenting class near me?

No. Complete Certevia’s 4-hour Minnesota parent education program online on a phone, tablet, or computer - no in-person class required. Certificate included.

Is this a court-ordered / court-approved Minnesota parenting class?

If your Minnesota court ordered parent education under Minn. Stat. § 518.157, Certevia’s 4-hour online course is court-approved (MN Supreme Court) and listed on the Minnesota Judicial Branch parent education course list as Certevia Parenting and Divorce for Married and Unmarried Parents. Certificate included. Confirm your order matches what the court asked for (some contested cases require 8 hours — call before you enroll if yours does).

When do Minnesota parents have to start the parent education program?

Under Minn. Stat. § 518.157, parents in covered cases generally must begin parent education within 30 days after the first filing and before the initial case-management conference. Confirm the deadline on your notice or order. Certevia’s 4-hour online course can be finished the same day if you want. Certificate included

Do both parents have to take it? Does it cover unmarried parents?

Minnesota parent education often applies to both parties when the court or statute requires it including unmarried parents in covered cases. Follow what your notice or order says for each parent.

Do you send my certificate to the court?

No. You download the certificate when you finish and file it if your notice or order asks you to. We do not file Minnesota certificates for you

Where can I take parenting classes in MN?

Online, from anywhere in Minnesota. Take our 4-hour class on your phone, tablet, or computer at your own pace, and download your certificate when you finish.

Ready to complete your Minnesota parenting class?

4-hour online parent education program. Listed on the Minnesota Judicial Branch course list. Finish from home at your own pace.

$45

Certificate included

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Court acceptance guaranteed or your money back

Course Author

Denise Baier, LMHC

Denise Baier, LMHC

Parenting and Divorce Course Author

Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Campus

Since 1990

Certevia has provided parenting education 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

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