When you and your spouse are able to work cooperatively to meet the needs of your children, you decrease the likelihood of returning to court to resolve your differences. For this reason, an educational program to support you and your children has been established in Jefferson County, as well as in other Kentucky counties. If your case is filed in Jefferson County Family Court, you and your children aged 8 to 16 must complete the entire 6-hour program. The Families in Transition Program is designed for both spouses and their children between the ages of 8 and 16 to cope more effectively with problems that result from divorce. Outside of Jefferson County, the court may require you, your spouse and your children to attend divorce adjustment education.
All groups are separate.
Children's groups will range from eight to ten participants. The parent and the eligible child or children must register for parent-child groups. You are required to preregister for classes at any one of the Families in Transition sites, listed along with class schedules with your initial divorce pleadings. Stipends to reduce this cost may be available with verification of income. You will each be personally responsible for calling the site of your choice and scheduling your attendance within 30 days of the filing or service date of the divorce petition.