Cooperative Parenting & Divorce Questions & Answers

1. What is the cost to participate in a Cooperative Parenting and Divorce group?
The 8-week group fee is $300 per parent, plus $20 for the Parent’s Guide. This fee includes the complete 16-hour program and certificate of completion. The cost can be split into 2 or more payments but must be paid in full prior to the first session.  Those who register and pay at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of classes qualify for an early bird rate of $275.

2. How many parents are in the groups? Will the co-parent be in the same group?
Groups range from 6-12 parents. Co-parents generally attend sessions on separate days within the same week. Special circumstances may warrant a different placement.

3. How long are the Cooperative Parenting and Divorce groups?
A Cooperative Parenting and Divorce group consists of eight 2-hour classes for a total of 16 hours.

4. Under what circumstances should a parent be referred to Cooperative Parenting and Divorce?
The following situations may indicate placement in this program or a more intensive form of training. The frequency and/or severity of these indicators are the primary factors in determining placement.
 • When there are signs of mild alienation from one parent or access to the parent has been blocked
 • When a child is being caught in the middle of the parents’ conflict.
 • When children are caught in a loyalty bind.
 • When one or both parents have demonstrated poor impulse control (not including physical aggression) and/or poor communication skills.
• When one or both parents have a pattern of litigating as part of their ongoing conflict.
• When joint physical custody has been recommended for parents without the necessary skills to make a shared custody arrangement work effectively. 
• When one or both parents attempt to control the other while using their child as a pawn.

5. Under what circumstances would a referral into this program be inappropriate?
In situations of family violence, criminal allegations, current substance abuse, severe parental alienation, intense conflict and some protective orders, parents are generally referred to a more intensive form of intervention. When either parent has extremely poor impulse control and/or will not respect limits, they are usually placed in more intense intervention. Likewise, if the family situation requires monitoring of any kind (drinking and driving, blocked access, etc.), then this program alone will not be effective.

6. Are parents court-ordered to participate in Cooperative Parenting and Divorce? Parents may volunteer, they may participate in the program as part of the settlement agreement, or they may be ordered by their judge or guardian ad litem.

7. What is the location of the classes?
Classes are located in the community room at Capital City Christian Church, 15 Locust Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601

To discuss a referral, enroll in a group, or obtain more information, please contact Cassie Tocash at (502) 783-6593 or Cassie@bluegrassconflictresolution.com