Arkansas § 9-12-322 - Divorcing parents to attend parenting class.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-322 — Divorcing parents to attend parenting class., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-12-322. Divorcing parents to attend parenting class.
When the parties to a divorce action have minor children residing with one (1) or both parents, the court, prior to or after entering a decree of divorce, may require the parties to: Complete at least two (2) hours of classes concerning parenting issues faced by divorced parents; or Submit to mediation in regard to addressing parenting, custody, and visitation issues. Each party shall be responsible for his or her cost of attending classes or mediation. The parties may: Choose a mediator from a list provided by the judge of those mediators who have met the Arkansas Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission's requirement guidelines for inclusion on a court-connected mediation roster; or Select a mediator not on the roster, if approved by the judge. A party may move to dispense with the referral to mediation for good cause shown.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-12-322
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-322 cover?
Section 9-12-322 ("Divorcing parents to attend parenting class.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-12-322?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-322" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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