Divorce Class

Hillsborough County will host a Parenting Class for Divorce Oct. 12, 26, Nov. 9, 30 and Dec. 7 at the Hillsborough County Extension Service, 5339 CR 579 in Seffner.

Hillsborough County Extension is offering classes for those who are going through a divorce and have children. The four-hour course is required by the State of Florida when a child is involved in the divorce or custody process, and includes:

• Shared parenting and permanency of the parental role
• Child development stages and impacts of a divorce on children
• Communicating with your children
• Communicating with the other parent
• Child abuse /neglect and spouse abuse
• Legal concepts and community resources
• Families in transition
• Helping your children understand and cope with divorce

Couples may only attend the same session with special permission. The cost of the class is $25 and includes a workbook. A sliding fee scale is available. Children are not permitted in the class. You must bring a picture identification to class, such as a driver’s license.

You can register online, or by email or phone. A     certificate will be given at the end of class. You must arrive on time. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

To register online with a credit card, click on “Divorce Class Registration” at http://urlmin.com/HillsboroughParenting.

To register by phone, call 813-744-5519, ext. 140.