What If the Other Parent Does Not Take the Florida Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course?
If the other parent fails to complete the Florida Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course by their required deadline, the court may hold them in contempt, deny them time-sharing, or deny shared parental responsibility. How the court responds is a legal matter — consult your attorney for guidance specific to your case.
What Can Happen to a Non-Complying Parent?
Under Florida law, a parent who does not complete the required course may face:
Being held in contempt of court
Denial of time-sharing with minor children
Denial of shared parental responsibility
Other sanctions at the court's discretion
What Should I Do If the Other Parent Is Not Complying?
This is a legal matter that your attorney is best positioned to handle. Options may include raising the issue with the court at a hearing or filing a motion to compel compliance. Your attorney can advise you on the best course of action for your specific case.
Divorce Parenting Class is a course provider — we cannot intervene in legal disputes or communicate with courts on your behalf.
Does Their Non-Compliance Affect My Requirement?
No. Your requirement to complete the course exists independently of the other parent's compliance. Complete the course and submit your certificate by your own deadline regardless of what the other parent does.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Consequence for non-complying parent | Contempt of court, denied time-sharing, denied shared parental responsibility |
Who enforces it | The court, at its discretion |
What you should do | Consult your attorney |
Your requirement affected by their non-compliance | No — your deadline is independent |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I report the other parent's non-compliance to the court directly? This is a legal question for your attorney. Depending on the stage of your case, your attorney may be able to raise the issue at a hearing or file a motion.
What if they completed the course but will not tell me? Each parent receives their own certificate. Verification of completion is typically handled through your attorneys and the court. Your attorney can advise you on how to confirm the other party's compliance.