COURSE NAME:  LAW104 Family Law

Course Description (Detailed Syllabus is released upon registration)

Students will learn the essentials of Family Law.  Upon completion of this course students will be able to: 1) explain the role of a paralegal in a family law firm, 2) describe the rules of Living Together work, the Prenuptial Agreement and Marriage, 3) explain the Paternity and Adoption process, the Divorce and Separation rules and 4) recognize the Child Custody and Support concepts, the Divorce and Domestic Violence, Alternative Dispute Resolutions, and the legal concepts and the legal procedures associated with family law.  

Prerequisites

None

Required Resource Purchases

Textbook’s name, author’s name, and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.  . 

Software and additional resources, including author’s name and the ISBN will be released to the students upon registration.   

Additional Materials for Learning

Access to a printer or printing shop such as FedEx Kinko’s

Access to high speed Internet and a reliable computer

E-mail account that will be checked daily

Course Grading and Policies

Points from:  Lessons, Assignments, Tests, Classroom Discussion, and Course Portfolio are factors in grade point calculation.

A = 90% – 100%, B = 80% – 89%, C = 70% – 79%, D = 60% – 69%, F = 59% and Below.

Late Assignment Policy: If unable to complete assignments or tests on time, please contact your instructor before the due date.Assignments or tests submitted after the due date without appropriate excuse and pre-approval will receive a zero score.

Award Upon Completion

The student will receive three credit hours upon completion of this course.