Mediation Forms
Form A - Settlement Conference
Children in the Middle
Iowa law requires that parties to any action which involves the issues of child custody or visitation must attend a court-approved course about the effects of divorce on children. These classes are designed to help minimize the negative impact of divorce on children and educate parents about the needs of children whose parents are divorcing.
Each court participant must complete this class within 45 days of the date the case was filed, the date a court participant was notified that a case has been filed, or by the trial scheduling conference, whichever comes first. If a court participant does not attend this class by the deadline, this may 1) delay the entry of final orders in the case until the court participant has completed the class; 2) hurt the court participant’s chances of getting what he or she wants if there is a hearing or trial; and/or 3) result in a finding of contempt by the Court.
Each participant is responsible for the class fee and for making arrangements to attend the class by calling and registering with one of the approved agencies listed below. If a participant does not believe he or she can fulfill this requirement (e.g. the participant lives in another state), the participant must file a motion requesting permission to take an alternative course.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Scott Community College Urban Campu
101 West Third Street, Davenport, IA
(563) 441-4100
(888) 336-3907
West Liberty Regional Learning & Cultural Center
119 East Third Street, West Liberty, IA
(563) 441-4100
(888) 336-3907
Clinton Community College
1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA
(563) 244-7100
(888) 336-3907
CCC - Maquoketa Center
501 West Washington Street, Maquoketa, IA
(563) 244-7100
(888) 336-3907
Muscatine Community College McAvoy Center
1403 Park Avenue, Muscatine, IA
(563) 288-6100
(888) 336-3907
Tipton High School
400 East Sixth Street, Tipton, IA
(563) 288-6100
(888) 336-3907
Parenting Solutions
(877) 665-2120
Marriage and Family Counseling Service
TransParenting Class
(309) 786-4491
If you have any additional questions about this pilot project, please contact District Court Administration at (563) 326-8783.