Parenting classes by state · Nevada
Court-Ordered Parenting Classes in Nevada
Nevada has no statewide parenting class. A judge orders one case by case under each district court’s local rule; in Clark County it is the Seminar for Separating Parents, still called the COPE class.
Based on 8 cited official sources · Reviewed Oct 2026
- Required?No blanket mandateA judge may still order it
- Online?VariesDepends on your court or county
- Clark County deadlineWithin 45 daysOf the court’s order; the certificate is filed by then too (EDCR 5.305)
At a glance
| Is a parenting class required? | Not a blanket statewide requirement — a judge may still order it |
|---|---|
| Who takes it & when | Parents in a Nevada case involving child custody (a divorce with children, or a custody or paternity case) when the judge orders it under the district court's local rule; in Clark County the certificate must be filed within 45 days of the order. |
| Typical length | Not set by court rule; each approved provider sets the length |
| In person or online? | Varies by court / county |
| Format & approval | Nevada's divorce and custody statutes (NRS chapters 125 and 125C) do not set a statewide parenting class; each judicial district's local rule lets the judge order one. In Clark County, the Eighth Judicial District Court's flyer says the Seminar for Separating Parents is available in English and Spanish, in person or online, through approved providers. In Carson City and Storey County, the First Judicial District's rule names the Ron Wood Family Resource Center live co-parenting class, or a substantially equivalent class the court orders. The district court judge handling your case decides what counts — confirm the course and format before you enroll or pay. |
| Program name | Seminar for Separating Parents (Clark County, formerly the "COPE" class) or a court-approved co-parenting class, ordered under each judicial district's local rule; there is no single statewide program |
Nevada-specific rules to know
- Ordered case by case, not automatic: EDCR 5.305 says a Clark County court "may require" the parties to a child custody proceeding to complete a seminar for separating parents. (The court's 2020 flyer still quotes an older rule that said all parties "shall" complete it; the current rule was amended effective June 10, 2022.)
- Clark County's 45-day clock: the seminar must be completed and the certificate of completion filed within 45 days of the court order directing completion (EDCR 5.305(c)).
- One parent's noncompliance does not hold up the case: under EDCR 5.305(d) it shall not delay the final hearing or order, and the court may take appropriate action to compel compliance.
- Clark County fee waivers: if a judge has waived your court or filing fees (or ordered that you proceed in forma pauperis), the seminar fee may also be waived. Waivers are limited, first come, first served, and you must ask the provider before registering.
- Carson City and Storey County (First Judicial District Rule 7.5): parties with disputed custody or visitation may be ordered to complete the Ron Wood Family Resource Center live co-parenting class, or a substantially equivalent class by court order, before a final hearing or order, and each party files proof within 7 days after finishing.
- Churchill County (Tenth Judicial District Rule 6.5) and Lander, Mineral and Pershing counties (Eleventh Judicial District Rule 7.5): a judge may order a court-approved co-parenting class before a final hearing or order, and the court clerk's office posts the list of approved classes.
County requirements
Because Nevada sets its parenting-class requirement court by court, the biggest counties run their own named program with their own approved provider and deadline. Here's what the court requires in these Nevada counties — always confirm the current rule with the specific court handling your case.
Clark County (Las Vegas)
Seminar for Separating Parents (formerly the "COPE" class) — approved private providers, in person or online, in English and Spanish. Under EDCR 5.305, a judge in a Clark County child custody case may order the parties to complete the Seminar for Separating Parents, and the certificate of completion must be filed within 45 days of that order. The court's flyer lists Family Solutions (in person and online) and several online providers, and says a seminar fee may be waived when a judge has waived your court or filing fees. Always confirm the currently accepted providers with your judge's staff or the Eighth Judicial District Court before you enroll or pay.
Full Clark County guide: rule, deadlines & how to file →
Family Law Self-Help Center (Clark County) — Seminar for Separating Parents → · Sources: leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/eighthdcr.html, lacsn.org/images/COPE-Flyer.pdf
Carson City and Storey County
Ron Wood Family Resource Center live co-parenting class — or a substantially equivalent class, if the court orders it. First Judicial District Court Rule 7.5 says parties in a case with disputed child custody or visitation may be ordered to complete the Ron Wood Family Resource Center live co-parenting class before the case proceeds to a final hearing or order, and each party should file proof of completion within 7 days after finishing. Under Rule 7.6, the mediator completes custody mediation within 30 days after the parties file the co-parenting class certificate. Always confirm the class your order requires with the First Judicial District Court before you enroll or pay.
First Judicial District Court Rules (Rule 7.5) → · Sources: leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/FirstDCR.html
Find an approved parenting class in Nevada
Start with the official state or court list — that's the one the district court judge handling your case is most likely to accept — then confirm the specific course with your court or clerk:
Prefer to look on a map? Search Google Maps for parenting classes in Nevada — then check any provider against the official guidance above and your court's order before enrolling.
Order names a specific program? See our guide to COPE Class (Seminar for Separating Parents) — documented by at least one court in Nevada, with the official sources.
Can you take it online? Whether an online parenting course is accepted in Nevada depends on your court or county. An approved online course can be the fastest way to finish — but confirm the district court judge handling your case accepts your specific course first. How court-approved online parenting classes work →
Source & accuracy: compiled from Nevada's district courts, each acting under its own local rules (in Clark County, Eighth Judicial District Court Rule EDCR 5.305) and official Nevada court sources. Requirements change and vary by county and case — always confirm the course, format, hours, and deadline with your court before enrolling. Sources: leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/eighthdcr.html, lacsn.org/images/COPE-Flyer.pdf, familylawselfhelpcenter.org/self-help/custody-paternity-child-support/mandatory-mediation-and-mandatory-co-parenting-cope-class/181-cope-class-custody, leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/FirstDCR.html, leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/TenthDCR.html, leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/EleventhDCR.html, leg.state.nv.us/courtrules/SecondDCR.html, leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-125c.html.
Going through a divorce? Many courts also require a divorce-education class for parents — compare requirements, hours, cost, and online rules in our divorce classes by state guide.