Parenting Class

[dantarantado]

What is the name of your state? WA

Is Parenting Class a must for both parents?
What if only one parent attended the class and received certificate, will the divorce still be finalized?

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state? WA

Is Parenting Class a must for both parents?
What if only one parent attended the class and received certificate, will the divorce still be finalized?

Yes, the parenting class is considered a must for both parents. If one parent flat out refuses to attend the class its more likely that the parent involved will end up with no custody, rather than the divorce not being finalized. However, its likely that the divorce will be delayed while the judge gives the stubborn parent several chances to attend the class.

 

[PayrollHRGuy]

(f) Failure to Comply. Non-participation or default by one parent does not excuse participation by the
other parent. Respondent's refusal, delay or default will not delay the progress of the case to a final decree.
Petitioner's refusal or delay will prevent the case from being set for trial or any final order affecting the
parenting/residential plan being entered, except in cases where there is a co-petitioner or counter petitioner
who is in full compliance. Willful refusal or delay by either parent may constitute contempt of court and result
in sanctions imposed by the court, or may result in the imposition of monetary terms, default and/or striking of
pleadings.

The Court shall also have the discretion to continue or strike motions brought by a party during the pendency
of an action until the class has been completed.

https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=superior&set=supspo&ruleid=superiorsupspo194.03