Instructor Profile
Course Creator & Lead Instructor

Expert Guidance for Colorado Families

With over two decades of experience in mental health and family mediation, I am dedicated to helping parents navigate the complexities of divorce while prioritizing the well-being of their children.

🎓 Education Master of Arts in Psychology
⚖️ Expertise Court-Appointed Family Investigator
📅 Experience 20+ Years in Family Therapy
Certified Licensed Colorado Provider

Professional Background

The court approved divorce parenting class was initiated and developed by Paul Maione, Ph.D., LMFT. Dr. Maione is the program coordinator and author of the Positive Parenting Through Divorce workbook, Second Edition. Dr. Paul Maione has been helping individuals, couples, and families involved in the divorce process for over 20 years. He provides many parenting tips after divorce to everyone involved in the divorce parenting class. As the clinical director of Couples On The Brink in Plantation, Florida, Dr. Maione works extensively with the Broward County Family Court helping divorcing couples navigate their way through the divorce process while keeping their sanity and their childrens best interests. He received a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In addition, Dr. Maione is a clinical member and approved supervisor for the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy and has written several articles in the field of Marriage & Family Therapy including a handbook on violence prevention. Dr. Maione teaches in the Marriage & Family Therapy program at Capella University and is past President (2001-2003) of the Broward Association for Marriage & Family Therapy.

Our curriculum is not just a "requirement" to be checked off; it is a synthesis of 20 years of clinical experience designed to give you practical tools for communication, conflict resolution, and co-parenting success.

Since 2003, our programs have helped more than 25,000 parents move forward with confidence and clarity.

"My mission is to transform a stressful court requirement into a valuable opportunity for your family's future."