Under Georgia law, both parties in a divorce are required to attend a parenting seminar in Georgia if the parties have children under the age of 18. See Uniform Superior Court Rule 24.8. Forsyth County (Cumming) and Cherokee County (Ball Ground, Canton, and Woodstock) are part of the 9th judicial district. The January - March 2011 parenting seminar schedule for the 9th judicial district is as follows:
• Gainesville (New Hall County Courthouse, 225 Green Street SE) - Thursday, February 3, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, February 17, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, March 3, 5:00pm -9:00pm; Thursday, March 17, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, March 31, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
• Dahlonega (North Georgia College and State University, Continuing Education Bldg., Highway 60) - Tuesday February 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm; Monday, March 28, 9:00am - 1:00pm
• Blairsville (Haralson Civic Center, 165 Welborn Street) - Monday, February 7, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday, March 7, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Clarkesville (North GA Technical College, 1500 Hwy. 197 North) - Wednesday, February 9, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Wednesday, March 9, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Woodstock (Woodstock Public Library, 7735 Main Street) - Saturday, January 29, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Saturday, February 26, 10:0am - 2:00pm; Saturday, March 12, 10:00am -2:00pm
• Ellijay (Gilmer County Library, 268 Calvin Jackson Drive) - Monday, February 28, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday, March 21, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Cumming (First Baptist Church Cumming, Kids Town Building, 1597 Sawnee Drive) - Saturday, September 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Dawsonville (Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street) - Saturday, February 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm; Saturday, March 19, 10:30am - 2:30pm
The cost of the seminar is currently $50.00 per person. There is no pre-registration. You can find additional information about these seminars at 9th Judicial Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution website.