Parents Forever is a required two-hour class for parents filing new divorce or paternity actions.

• It will inform parents about the impact of a changing family on children
• It will help parents think about and develop a parenting plan
• It will provide information on resources to help parents and children
• It will provide information on what to expect if court involvement is necessary

Eligibility: To attend, a client must have a court order signed by a judge with the District Court of Johnson County. Out of county clients, please call 913-715- 7400.

Cost: $75.00 per parent. It is highly encouraged to make your payment prior to the day you are attending but no other registration is required.

All fee payments shall be paid to the Clerk of the District Court located at 100 North Kansas Avenue, Olathe, Kansas in the form of cash (exact change), debit/credit card, money order, or cashier’s check.

Please include your case number and your name on the payment. To make your payment by phone call 1-888-877-0450 or to make on-line payments go to www.jococourts.org.

Upon payment, the Clerk’s office shall issue a receipt to the payor and enter the payment into the JIMS court file.

Time/Location: Parents Forever will be held at 588 East Santa Fe, Suite 4000 in Olathe (about 5 blocks east of the courthouse). Classes will be held Mondays at 5:15pm and Wednesdays at 8:15am, unless closed for a holiday.

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When attending class, you must bring your receipt of payment and have your case number. Please allow time to arrive and be checked in prior to start time. No one will be admitted after the class has started. No children will be allowed in class so please make the proper arrangements.

For more information or questions, call Court Services at 913-715-7590. If you are in need of an interpreter, please call (913) 715-3303 in advance. Si necesita un intérprete por favor llame al (913)715-3303. If you are in need of a sign language interpreter, please call (913)715-7400.