Is a parenting class required for divorce?

In most states, yes — a short court-approved co-parenting course (4–6 hours, 5–$75, often online) is required before any divorce or custody order involving minor children is finalized. Check your state court's approved provider list.

What's the difference between mediation and court?

Mediation is a confidential negotiation with a neutral third party helping both parents agree on a parenting plan. It's faster, cheaper, and less adversarial than litigation. If mediation fails or one parent refuses, the court decides. Court-based mediation programs are usually free or sliding-scale.

Which co-parenting apps do courts accept?

OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses are court-admissible in most US jurisdictions. They provide tamper-proof message logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and documentation judges will read if conflict escalates.

What is a parenting plan?

A written document (required in every custody order) detailing where the child lives, when each parent has parenting time, how decisions are made, how holidays are handled, how to resolve disputes, and how to handle changes. Courts provide templates; customized plans are stronger than boilerplate.

Co-Parenting in Wyoming

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About Co-Parenting for Fathers

Co-parenting programs help separated and divorced parents share custody constructively, minimize conflict, and raise children across two households. Most states require court-ordered parent education (often called 'parenting classes' or 'children first' programs) before finalizing a divorce or custody order involving minor children. These classes are usually four to six hours, available online or in person, and cost 5–$75. Private co-parenting mediation is available through court-based mediation programs (often free or sliding-scale) and through private mediators certified by state mediation councils. Digital tools like OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses provide court-admissible communication logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and messaging — many family courts now encourage or require their use in high-conflict cases. This directory includes all three: state-required classes, mediators, and co-parenting apps.

Co-Parenting in Wyoming

Wyoming district courts hear family matters across its 23 counties and nine judicial districts. The Child Support Services Program operates under DFS. Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, and Gillette are the largest cities. Legal Aid of Wyoming is the statewide LSC-funded civil legal aid program.

7 Resources

1. Catholic Charities of Wyoming — Family Services — Free

Catholic Charities of Wyoming offers counseling, mediation, and co-parenting support to families statewide from the Cheyenne office. Services are available to all regardless of religious affiliation. Fathers can access family counseling, parenting classes, and referral assistance on a sliding-scale or free basis. Call for intake and bring photo ID, proof of income for fee scaling, and any relevant court papers.

(307) 638-1530 · 2121 Capitol Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

2. OurFamilyWizard — Paid

OurFamilyWizard is a digital co-parenting platform that lets separated parents coordinate schedules, share expenses, exchange records, and message through a tone-moderated system. Messages and calendars are preserved as court-admissible records. Wyoming fathers can subscribe online and invite the other parent. Subscription fees apply, with fee waiver programs for qualifying low-income families in many jurisdictions.

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3. Talkingparents.com — Paid

Talkingparents.com provides co-parents with a secure, court-admissible communication platform featuring messaging, calendar, and shared journals that cannot be edited after sending. Wyoming courts and attorneys often accept records as evidence. Fathers can sign up individually; the other parent is invited to join. Free tier available with paid upgrades for personal accountable calling and phone records.

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4. Wyoming Children's Trust Fund — Parent Programs — Free

The Wyoming Children's Trust Fund funds parent education and family strengthening programs across the state, including evidence-based curricula on co-parenting, discipline, and child development. Fathers can search for funded programs in their county through the Department of Family Services. Call the Cheyenne office for current offerings. No income requirement for most programs, but bring photo ID to register.

(307) 777-5765 · 2300 Capitol Ave 3rd Floor, Cheyenne, WY 82002 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Wyoming 211 — Family Support Referrals — Free

Wyoming 211 is a free 24/7 information line that connects residents to local social services including co-parenting classes, mediation, counseling, and family support programs. Fathers can dial 211 or chat online to speak with a trained referral specialist. Provide your county, brief description of the need, and any eligibility factors like income level or veteran status for the most targeted local referrals.

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6. Cooperative Parenting Institute — Online — Paid

The Cooperative Parenting Institute offers online parent education courses often required or accepted by Wyoming family courts in divorce and custody cases. Fathers can complete coursework at their own pace and receive a certificate for the court file. Online fees apply, with payment plans available. Confirm with your judge or attorney that the specific course meets local court-ordered parenting class requirements.

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7. 2Houses — Co-Parenting App — Paid

2Houses is an all-in-one co-parenting mobile app offering shared calendars, expense tracking, photo albums, messaging, and a journal for separated parents. Wyoming fathers can sign up individually and invite the other parent. Paid subscription with free trial. The platform helps reduce conflict and keeps both households aligned on school events, medical appointments, and pickup/drop-off schedules.

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Co-Parenting — Common Questions

Is a parenting class required for divorce?: In most states, yes — a short court-approved co-parenting course (4–6 hours, 5–$75, often online) is required before any divorce or custody order involving minor children is finalized. Check your state court's approved provider list.
What's the difference between mediation and court?: Mediation is a confidential negotiation with a neutral third party helping both parents agree on a parenting plan. It's faster, cheaper, and less adversarial than litigation. If mediation fails or one parent refuses, the court decides. Court-based mediation programs are usually free or sliding-scale.
Which co-parenting apps do courts accept?: OurFamilyWizard, Talking Parents, and 2Houses are court-admissible in most US jurisdictions. They provide tamper-proof message logs, shared calendars, expense tracking, and documentation judges will read if conflict escalates.
What is a parenting plan?: A written document (required in every custody order) detailing where the child lives, when each parent has parenting time, how decisions are made, how holidays are handled, how to resolve disputes, and how to handle changes. Courts provide templates; customized plans are stronger than boilerplate.