PLG 200 - Family Law

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course introduces students to the procedural and substantive law affecting the family and domestic relations. The law affecting prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, separation, divorce, spousal support, alimony, spousal abuse, custody, child support, and adoption is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of relevant legal documents and procedures for filing. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the basic principles of family and domestic relations law; Research family law and domestic relations issues; Analyze specific divorce remedies; Prepare legal documents applicable to court rules and regulations in a family or domestic relations case; Discuss the role of human relations, emotional sensitivity, in domestic relations cases; Discuss the relevant ethical issues; Apply relevant modern technologies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PLG 110

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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