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LGLA1355 - Family Law

Catalog Description: This course presents fundamental concepts of family law with emphasis on the paralegal's role. Topics include formal and informal marriages, divorce, annulment, marital property, and the parent-child relationship. Lecture Hrs = 3 , Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: LGLA 1307, ENGL 1301

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 1355
Course Title: Family Law

Course Rationale:

Many law offices handle family law matters. The paralegal has the primary responsibility of document drafting and client communications.

Learning Objectives:

Understand legal terminology and concepts relating to family law.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Define and properly use terminology relating to family law.
2. Locate, describe, and analyze sources of law relating to family law.
3. Describe the role and ethical obligations of the paralegal in family law.
4. Draft documents commonly used in family law.
5. Apply principles of law relating to family law to fact situations.
6. Write proper citations of law relating to family law.
7. Describe the process a family law case passes through, from intake to final disposition.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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