If your case has been filed in the 6th Judicial Court District, which includes Linn, Johnson, Tama, Iowa, Benton and Jones Counties you are required to have one 1/2 hour of Mediation Education. The Mediation Education class is the first half hour of class time in those counties.

The cost of Children in The Middle class is $70.00 per person.

You will receive a payment link after registration.

If you are taking a class through Family Development Associates, you will take your certificate with you at the end of class if you pay for the class with cash. If you pay with a check your certificate will be mailed to you in 10-14 days. Mediation Education class attendance is FAXED to the appropriate court house.

You may take the Children In The Middle Class anywhere in the State of Iowa. Family Development Associates offers classes online.  Visit our Class Calendar for a complete listing of our upcoming classes.

You may receive a reduce rate for the classes if you are getting a reduction in your attorney fees or if your attorney is waiving your legal fees. You must bring proof from your attorney to class in order to receive financial assistance. You may also take the class and mail in a payment at a later date. When the class is paid in full you will receive your certificate.

It is not a requirement, but many parents do find it helpful to come together for the consistency of parenting.

When registering, parents may request to have the other parent not attend the same class.

Child care will not be provided. Some parents find it helpful to have children 16 and older attend with them. The cost for a teen to attend is $20.00.

Please notify us via email or by phone.  See our Contact Page for contact information.

Generally no, your class will not be canceled. On occasion we have had to cancel for weather related reason or low registration. If this happens, you will be notified at the contact number provided at registration.