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Texas Parenting Class for Divorce

Online Texas Parenting Class for Divorce

Texas Family Code §105.009. English & Español.

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

English & Español · No hidden fees

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Court acceptance guaranteed or your money back · Since 1990

Accepted by Texas Courts Certevia certificates are accepted by Texas courts, with no Texas certificate rejections to date.
100% online Phone, tablet, or computer — start, stop, resume anytime. Not a Zoom class.
4-hour course Same-day finish if you want it.
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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Texas Parenting Class Requirements and Topics

Under Texas Family Code §105.009, a court may require parents in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to attend a parent education and family stabilization course. Certevia's 4-hour online class is designed to address those topics. Check your order, then download your certificate and file it as directed.

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.

Who needs a Texas parenting class?

Under Texas Family Code §105.009, a court may require parents to attend a parent education and family stabilization course in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship (SAPCR). That usually includes:

  • Divorce cases involving minor children
  • Custody or conservatorship cases between unmarried parents
  • Modification cases (changes to custody, visitation, or support orders)

Read Texas Family Code §105.009

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

Texas parenting class FAQs

Is this a parenting class for divorce online?

Yes. Certevia’s Texas parenting class for divorce is a 4-hour online course. Certificate included.

Do I need a parenting class for divorce near me?

No. Complete the 4-hour course online on a phone, tablet, or computer - no in-person class required. Certificate included.

Is this a court-ordered parenting class?

If your Texas court ordered a parent-education course, Certevia’s 4-hour online class is designed to address the topics in Texas Family Code Section 105.009. Certificate included. Confirm your order matches what the court asked for.

Is this a Texas Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?

Yes. The course is designed to address parent-education topics described in Texas Family Code Section 105.009. Certificate included.

Does this cover co-parenting?

Yes. The 4-hour course includes communication, conflict management, and building a stable co-parenting relationship during divorce or separation. Certificate included.

How much does it cost?

$45 total. Certificate and Parenting Plan Workbook included - no separate certificate fee.

When do I get my certificate?

Immediately after you finish the course. Download it or send it to your attorney.

Is the course available in Spanish?

Yes. The Texas course is available in English and Spanish.

Does this work for Harris County or Dallas County?

Yes - parents in Harris County (Houston) and Dallas County use Certevia’s 4-hour online Texas parenting class for divorce. The course is designed to address parent-education topics in Texas Family Code Section 105.009. Certificates have been accepted by Texas courts. Court acceptance is guaranteed or your money back.

Do I have to finish before my divorce is final?

Your court sets the deadline in its order or local rules. You can finish the 4-hour course online today if you need to, and your certificate is ready right away.

What do I do with my certificate?

Download it when you finish, then file it with the court or send it to your attorney, whichever your order says.

Do both parents have to take it?

Follow your court order for each parent. Each parent enrolls separately and gets their own certificate.

Is there a free Texas parenting class?

Certevia's course is $45 total. The certificate is included, and there's no separate certificate fee. Some counties and courts offer their own programs or keep approved-course lists, so check your order to see which course your court accepts. Questions? Call +1-800-767-8193

Ready to complete your Texas parenting class?

4-hour online parenting class. Accepted by Texas courts. Finish from home at your own pace.

$45

English & Español

Start the Texas Course

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!”