(a) Pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-352(A), every party appearing in an action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment that involves a natural or an adopted minor, unemancipated child who is common to the parties and every party appearing in a paternity/maternity proceeding who has requested that the court determine legal decision-making or parenting time shall complete the Parent Education Program unless excused by the court.

(b) A party in a paternity/maternity proceeding who makes no request regarding legal decision-making or parenting time is excused from completing the Parent Education Program.

(c) A party must complete the Parent Education Program before that party participates in any conciliation and/or mediation in Family Conciliation Court.

(d) Upon the appearance of a party in the actions set forth in paragraph (a) of this Rule, the clerk of the court shall cause a notice to be made and filed, in such form approved by the family conciliation judge, directing the party to participate in the Parent Education Program.