Parents of minor children who have a pending dissolution of marriage or legal separation case must attend an Orientation Program sponsored through the court. C.O.P.E. (Co-Parent Education) is a one-time three-hour class for parents in dissolution of marriage or legal separation proceedings.

C.O.P.E. Topics include:

• How to reduce the impact of dissolution on children and families.
• Strategies to protect your child from harmful conflicts.
• Options for parenting plans.
• How custody is decided in court.
• Mediation and its use in resolving family disputes.

Class Times Vary

Class Location:
R. Kenneth Elliot
Children’s Justice Center
351 E. Kansas St.
Liberty, Missouri 64068

Pre-register for class by calling (816) 736-8400. We do not provide child-care. If you have any special adaptive needs (vision, hearing, access, etc.) that need accommodation, please notify this office as soon as possible. Click here to pre-register online.