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Parent education program resources

Find forms and resources related to mandatory parent education programs for those getting divorced in Massachusetts.

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Forms

Affidavit confirming registration at a parent education program (CJD-51) (PDF 484.16 KB)

Affidavit of indigency (PDF 1.88 MB)

For use in all courts

Motion to waive attendance at parent education program (PDF 882.52 KB)

Motion to permit completion of parent education program via DVD or online (CJD-445) (PDF 881.2 KB)

Resources

Probate and Family Court Standing Order 2-16: Parent education program attendance (PDF 91.98 KB)
Planning for shared parenting: a guide for parents living apart (PDF 857.93 KB)
Parent education programs approval guidelines and procedures (PDF 82.97 KB)
Parent education with DVD information (PDF 76.19 KB)

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