Resources for Family Law Attorneys, Mediators & Court Professionals

Westbay Co-Parenting Institute provides a trusted, non-competing educational resource for parents completing Florida's required parenting course and navigating divorce, paternity, mediation, and family transition.

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Florida DCF Approved Course
Non-Competing Resource
Practical Parent Education
Clear Completion Certificate

A Safe Referral Resource for Families

Parents often need more than a link to a required course. They need a calm, clear, practical place to understand what is expected of them, complete the course requirement, and begin thinking more constructively about co-parenting, mediation, and their children's adjustment.

Our Role Is Educational — Not Legal Representation, Therapy, or Advocacy

Westbay does not compete with family law attorneys, mediators, guardians, therapists, parent coordinators, or court-connected professionals. Our role is to provide practical education, course access, certificates of completion, and parent-focused resources that support the work professionals are already doing.

A resource you can confidently share with your clients.
Westbay provides structured, non-competing educational support to help families navigate parenting requirements and prepare for mediation.

For Attorneys

Refer clients to a professional course provider with a clean registration path, recognizable certificate, and parent-friendly resources that help reduce confusion and frustration.

For Mediators

Help parents arrive better prepared to discuss parenting plans, communication issues, scheduling concerns, and child-focused decision making.

For Court Personnel

Direct parents to a straightforward educational resource that provides course completion documentation and practical support materials.

Why Professionals Refer Parents to Westbay

A good referral resource should make the professional's job easier, not create more confusion. Westbay is designed to be clear, respectful, and easy for parents to use.

Simple Access

Parents can select their county and begin the registration process quickly.

Professional Tone

The course and resources are calm, practical, and respectful of parents during a stressful transition.

Useful Resources

Parents can access articles on mediation preparation, parenting plans, communication, and reducing conflict.

Clear Certificate

Parents receive completion documentation they can use for court-related requirements.

Helpful Links to Share With Parents

These links can be shared with clients, mediation participants, self-represented parties, or parents who need a practical starting point.

Parenting Course

For parents who need to complete Florida's required parent education and family stabilization course.

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Co-Parenting Resource Hub

Parent-friendly articles on mediation, parenting plans, communication, conflict reduction, and supporting children.

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Prepare for Mediation

Guidance for parents getting ready for family mediation.

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Parenting Plan Basics

A practical overview of common parenting plan topics.

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Communicating With a Difficult Co-Parent

Simple ideas for reducing escalation and keeping communication child-focused.

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Sample Referral Language

Use or adapt this language when referring parents to Westbay.

For Attorneys

You can complete your required parenting course online through Westbay. They provide a Florida DCF-approved course and a certificate of completion. Their site also includes practical co-parenting and mediation preparation resources.

For Mediators

Before mediation, you may find Westbay's co-parenting resources helpful. They offer practical articles on preparing for mediation, parenting plans, communication, and reducing conflict during family transition.

What Westbay Does Not Do

Clear boundaries help professionals feel comfortable referring parents to us.

No Legal Advice

We do not advise parents about their legal rights, obligations, litigation strategy, or case outcomes.

No Therapy Services

Our resources are educational and are not a substitute for therapy, counseling, or clinical services.

No Case Advocacy

We do not take sides, evaluate parents, or advocate for one parent's position over the other.

Westbay Co-Parenting Institute provides educational resources for families. We do not provide legal advice, therapy, custody evaluations, or case-specific recommendations.

Have a Parent Who Needs the Course?

Send them directly to the Westbay parenting course page where they can select their county and begin registration.

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