Is this course approved under Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.) § 36-6-408?

Yes. This 4-hour parent education curriculum is designed to meet the strict statutory educational mandates of T.C.A. § 36-6-408. Your official certificate of completion is widely accepted by Tennessee Circuit and Chancery Courts, including Shelby, Davidson, Knox, and Hamilton counties.

Who is required to take a Tennessee parenting class?

Under Tennessee law, all parents of minor children who are filing for a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance must attend a 4-hour parent educational seminar before the court will approve a Permanent Parenting Plan.

How long does the Tennessee parenting seminar take?

Tennessee law explicitly requires the parent educational seminar to be a minimum of four (4) hours long. Our online course is timer-enforced to ensure your certificate complies with this mandatory state requirement.

Can I take the class with my ex-spouse?

No. Due to the potential for conflict, Tennessee courts generally prefer and often require that each parent complete the 4-hour seminar individually.

How do I show proof to my Tennessee court?

Upon completing the required 4 hours and passing the final review, your official Certificate of Completion is instantly generated as a PDF. You can download and file this certificate directly with your local Court Clerk or provide it to your family law attorney.

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Your judge will not approve your Permanent Parenting Plan until this 4-hour requirement is met. Don’t waste time on rigid in-person seminars when you can complete your requirement entirely online.

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Take the 4-Hour Class

Enroll today. The curriculum is completely online. Tennessee law requires a minimum of 4 hours of educational engagement. Complete it in one sitting or break it up over several days.

Download Instant Certificate

Our course provides unlimited, no-fail review of the material. Once your 4 hours are complete, your official Certificate of Completion generates instantly as a PDF.

File With the Court Clerk

Download your certificate and provide it to your family law attorney, or upload it to your local Circuit or Chancery Court Clerk so the judge can finalize your Permanent Parenting Plan.

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Tailored to Your Family’s Unique Needs

We offer four fully-approved variations of the Parent Educational Seminar, designed to respect your cultural and personal background while meeting strict Tennessee standards.

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Our evidence-based clinical curriculum. Focuses heavily on shielding children from conflict, managing parallel parenting, and navigating Tennessee’s shared parenting schedules.

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Integrates Christian principles of grace, forgiveness, and healing alongside the state-mandated clinical tools for stabilizing the family unit post-separation. Highly requested in TN.

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An affirming curriculum tailored for LGBTQ+ families. Addresses unique co-parenting dynamics, community resources, and non-traditional family structures in Tennessee.

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Nuestro seminario de 4 horas completamente traducido al español. Cumple con todos los requisitos educativos de la ley de Tennessee (T.C.A. § 36-6-408).

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Guaranteed Acceptance Across Tennessee Courts

Whether your case is in Shelby County, Davidson, Knox, Hamilton, Rutherford, or anywhere else in Tennessee, our curriculum is engineered to fulfill the Tennessee Code Annotated § 36-6-408 requirements for Parent Educational Seminars.

Meets TN Standards: Covers the required 4 hours of instruction on the emotional effects of divorce and how to develop a Permanent Parenting Plan.

Avoid Court Delays: Instant certification ensures you can file with the Court Clerk without stalling your divorce proceedings.

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Course Architect & Instructor

Meet Kristen Franzen

Licensed Mental Health Counselor NCC License #1727660

When a Tennessee judge requires a psychological and educational intervention to stabilize your family, the credentials of your instructor matter. Kristen Franzen is a highly experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).

Unlike generic, uncredentialed course affiliates, Kristen brings deep clinical expertise in family dynamics, childhood emotional development, and conflict resolution. She designed this curriculum to not only guarantee your court compliance in Tennessee but to genuinely equip you with the practical tools needed to protect your children’s well-being during a difficult transition.

Tennessee Parenting Class FAQs

Who is required to take this 4-hour class in Tennessee?

Under T.C.A. § 36-6-408, any parents of minor children who are filing for divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance in Tennessee are legally mandated to attend a parent educational seminar. Your final divorce decree cannot be granted until both parents comply.

Why does the course have to be 4 hours long?

Tennessee state law explicitly states that the required educational seminar must be a minimum of four (4) hours in duration. If you take a course that is shorter than 4 hours, your local judge or court clerk will likely reject your certificate.

Is this required for the Permanent Parenting Plan?

Yes. In Tennessee, a judge must review and approve a Permanent Parenting Plan that outlines residential schedules and decision-making responsibilities. The court will not approve this plan or finalize the divorce until the certificates of completion for this seminar are filed.

Do my ex-spouse and I have to take the class together?

No, and it is highly discouraged. Each parent must register for, pay for, and complete the 4-hour seminar individually. You do not need to use the same provider or complete the course at the same time.

Will the court accept a digital PDF certificate?

Yes. Tennessee Circuit and Chancery Courts fully accept the digital PDF certificates generated by our platform. You can print it to physically hand to the clerk, or provide it to your attorney for electronic filing.

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