The Parent Information Program is Arizona's required education program for parents involved in cases affecting children, including divorce, legal separation, paternity, and modification cases. In Maricopa County the program must be completed by both parents and the notice to attend is issued at the beginning of the case.

The program covers the impact of divorce and conflict on children, communication strategies for co-parenting, how to support children through the transition, and what the court expects from parents going forward. It is not optional and failure to complete it can affect the case schedule.

Both parents must complete the program separately. They do not attend together. Completion is typically required before the court will set certain hearings or enter a final decree. It is online.

Approved providers and current requirements vary and change over time. Confirm current Maricopa County requirements with your attorney at the beginning of the case. Get it done early. It is one of those administrative requirements that creates unnecessary problems when it is left to the last minute.