Source: Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO)
Jurisdiction: IL
Topic: divorce

Title: Getting a divorce (Illinois)
Heading: Parenting education requirement

If children are involved, both parents have to complete a court-approved parenting education program before the judge will rule on parental responsibilities. The usual window is within 60 days of your first court date (the status date). The Center for Divorce Education runs an approved course, and it isn't the only provider.

Tags: children
parenting education
60 days
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URL: https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/legal-information/getting-divorce
Retrieved: 2026-06-03
License: Facts summarized in our own words from public Illinois divorce guidance; this is not ILAO's text. See the source URL for ILAO's full guide. Legal information, not legal advice, so verify against the official source before relying on it.