Parenting Classes
YES
This is the class the judge told you to take
Two Parents Two Households
Co-Parenting:
Designed for parents navigating separation, custody, visitation, co-parenting, and family transition issues.
Supreme Court of Virginia Approved
Live Interactive Zoom Class Taught by a Retired Magistrate
Easy Text Registration and electronic payment
Discounted Rate of $25 per Person (instead of $50)
Certificate Provided Within 24 hours class completion
Meets the parent education guidelines established by the Supreme Court of Virginia for cases involving custody, visitation, and support in Virginia Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.​
Why Take Classes Here?
This live, interactive class is facilitated by Vera Hailey, a retired Virginia magistrate, Supreme Court of Virginia certified mediator, and former therapeutic foster parent with extensive experience in family conflict, special-needs children, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court matters. This is not a prerecorded video.
See additional facilitator qualifications and experience for Vera Hailey at the link below.
Topics Include:
- What behaviors help or hurt your position in court
- Common mistakes parents make in contested custody cases
- How judges often view communication and co-parenting behavior
- Strategies for reducing conflict and improving communication
- Ways to present yourself as child-focused and cooperative
- How parental conflict affects children
- Practical tools for difficult interactions
No Pending Court Case?
Many parents take this class simply to improve communication, reduce conflict, and better understand co-parenting dynamics. It also demonstrates a proactive commitment to acting in the best interests of the child.
Pricing & Registration
The court-approved fee for this class is $50 per person. A special self-service rate of just $25 per person is available for those who follow the registration instructions below and submit payment by Venmo or Cash App immediately and without assistance. This helps keep administrative costs low and allows us to offer the most affordable court-approved class.
! The original $50 fee applies if you:
- Need any assistance by text or phone
- Have questions (all information is provided here)
- Use a payment method other than Venmo or Cash App,
or need to mail a check or money order
- Register after the discount deadline
Registration closes at 12:00 noon on the day before class. Late registrations received between noon and 9:00 PM on the day before class are accepted only if space remains available and are $50 per person regardless of payment method. Private classes and alternate class dates are not available.
Registration
Available Class Dates:
June 30 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (New weekday option)
July 11 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 25 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
August 8 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
August 23 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
How to Register
1
Text (540) 448-0412 with:
- Your full legal name
- Your email address (If this is incorrect, you will not receive the class link)
- Your desired class date
2
Wait for a text Reply with a Venmo or Cashapp payment link
(These are the only forms of payment accepted for the discounted rate)
3
Submit your payment immediately.
Your seat will not be reserved until the payment is recieved
4
Wait for your confirmation text
5
The Zoom class link will be emailed by 2:00 PM the day before your class.
Unless you hear from us, your email was successfully sent to the email address provided Please do not contact us regarding a missing Zoom link until you have checked all email folders, including Inbox, Spam, Junk, Promotions, and Updates.
6
Respond "YES" to the Zoom email to confirm your attendance
Please carefully read the attached instructions that explain in detail your certification requirements.
7
Before joining the class:
- Install any required Zoom updates
- Test your camera and microphone
8
Log in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time
Participants arriving after the scheduled time, or those without functioning audio or video, will be moved to the next available class
date.
By registering for this class, you affirm that you have read all of the above information and you agree to all information, requirements, policies, deadlines, and conditions on this webpage. Failure to read the information provided does not waive any requirement or policy. Registration fees are non-refundable, including if you fail to attend, arrive late, experience technical difficulties, or do not meet certificate requirements.
Certification Requirements
To receive your certificate:
- You must attend the full 4-hour class
- Your face must remain visible on camera throughout the class
- You must maintain working audio throughout the class
(Certificates are emailed within 24 hours of successful completion.)