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 July - September 2012 parenting seminar schedule for the 9th judicial district is as follows:
• Gainesville (New Hall County Courthouse 1st Floor, 225 Green Street SE) - Thursday, July 5, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, July 19, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, August 2, 5:00pm -9:00pm; Thursday, August 16, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, September 6, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Thursday, September 20 5:00pm - 9:00pm
• Canton (RT Jones Memorial Library, 116 Brown Industrial Parkway) - Saturday, July 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Saturday, August 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Saturday, September 15, 10:00am -2:00pm
• Clarkesville (North GA Technical College, Clegg Complex, 1500 Hwy. 197 North) - Friday, July 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Friday, August 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Friday, September 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Cumming (Central Park Recreation Center, 2300 Keith Bridge Road) - Saturday, July 7, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Saturday, August 4, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Saturday, September 29, 10:00am -2:00pm
• Ellijay (Gilmer County Library, 268 Calvin Jackson Drive) - Monday, July 9, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday, August 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday, September 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Dahlonega (North Georgia College & State University, Continuing Education Building, 25 Schultz Avenue) - Tuesday, July 3, 9:00am - 1:00pm; Wednesday, August 8, 9:00am -1:00pm; Tuesday, September 18, 9:00am - 1:00pm
• Blairsville (Haralson Civic Center, 165 Welborn Street) - Monday, July 2, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Monday, August 6, 1:00pm - 5:00pm; Tuesday, September 4, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
The cost of the seminar is currently $50.00 per person. There is no pre-registration, but you must pay with money order. You can find additional information about these seminars as well as scheduling updates at 9th Judicial Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution website.