Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: Parent Education Program

Depends on Mass. law but you can find courses online...

Re: Parent Education Program

I would assume that you have an attorney. If not, you should consider hiring one, unless you believe that you can truly and completely represent your interests, and any children's interests, if you have any, from Florida.

Doing a parent education class out of state is not uncommon. You can call the clerk's office and check to see if any of the

Re: Parent Education Program

Your issue is governed by Probate 7 Family Court Standing Order #1-03. It says you have to attend an "approved program." That means, to me, one approved by Mass. Courts, and would not include Florida. However, the Judge can waive that requirement where justice requires. Someone in Mass. will have to present that motion to a judge and have it approved. If you talk to an assistant register at the court, they could possibly help you. It seems to me justice might require it if you were taking a similar course in Florida.

So - it's not automatic, but my opinion is, you can probably do what you intend by applying to the Court. Do call them.