G.__Reconciliation and counseling options;

H.__Remarriage issues; and

I.__Substance abuse and resources for substance abuse treatment; and

3.__Law and court procedure.__The law and court procedure pertaining to parental separation.__The program provider shall present information on:

A.__The content of chapter 27, 29, 55 or 63, as applicable to a program attendee, and the mandatory and optional court procedures under the pertinent law;

B.__Options for legal representation;

C.__Possible 3rd-party involvement in court procedures; and

D.__Alternative dispute resolution options.

§404.__Program attendance certificate

The provider of a divorce effects program meeting the requirements of sections 402 and 403 shall provide a program attendee with a certificate declaring the attendee's successful completion of the program.

Sec. 2. 19-A MRSA §1651-A is enacted to read:

§1651-A.__Parental separation in child's best interest

In the case of a petition or complaint under section 851, 901 or 1654 that seeks an award of parental rights and responsibilities, the court shall:

1.__Showing.__Require the party filing the petition or complaint to show that the separation, divorce or continued living apart of the parents is in the best interest of the child; and

2.__Finding.__Prior to making an award of parental rights and responsibilities, find that the separation, divorce or continued living apart of the parents is in the best interest of the child.__ The court shall determine the best interest of the child by applying the factors set forth in section 1653,