PARA 1115 Family Law

Introduces the student to the issues which may arise in family law cases and to the role of the paralegal in assisting the attorney in the development and presentation of such cases. Topics include: issues associated with client and witness interviews, marriage validity and dissolution, litigation support in family law matters, issues concerning children, special matters in family law, and attorney and paralegal ethical obligations.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Program level in English and Reading

Corequisite

PARA 1100 - Introduction to Law and Ethics with a grade of “C” or better

Lab Contact Hours

0

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

45