Fees up to $60.00, but a sliding fee scale is available, depending on need. Pierce County Local Rule for Special Proceedings 94.05 became effective September 1, 2000, and mandates attendance at a 4 hour seminar designated to address the impact family restructuring has on children. Superior Court has approved the following mandatory parenting seminar programs:

Please note: at this time there are no on-line mandatory parenting seminar providers approved by Pierce County.

'Minimizing the Effects of Divorce on Children'

Presented by: Always Parents.
Details: 4 hours; offered at MTCI-College of Medical Training
9100 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood; days and times vary
Spanish materials available
Cost: up to $60/person; a sliding fee scale is available
More Info/Register: (253) 267-3622

'What Children of Divorce Really Need'

Presented by: Harbor Family Services
Details: 4 hours; 5224 Olympic Drive NW #108 Gig Harbor offered at various locations in Pierce County; days and times vary
Spanish materials available
Cost: up to $60/person; a sliding fee scale is available
More Info/Register: (253) 851-5450

'Impact on Children Seminars'

Presented by: HopeSparks
Details: 4 hours; offered at 6424 North 9th St.,Tacoma, Washington; days and times vary
Cost: up to $60/person; a sliding fee scale is available
More Info/Register: (253) 565-4484

'Impact of Divorce on Children & Families'

Presented by: ECAR Evaluation and Counseling Svc.
Details: 4 hours; offered at Allen Renaissance 1321 Martin Luther King Way Tacoma, Washington; days and times vary
Cost: up to $60/person; a sliding fee scale is available
More Info/Register: call 1 (800) 600-6938 or (425) 282-6662 FAX (425) 282-5880