ADLJ 221 - Family Law

Institution:

Tacoma Community College

Subject:

Description:

This class provides a basic understanding of the laws and procedures involved in dissolution of marriage (divorce), child custody, child support, third party custody, paternity and adoption cases. Students will learn methods and techniques for interviewing and dealing with clients and professionals, become familiar with Washington State statues as well as state and local court rules governing family law issues and procedures, learn how to prepare the proper pleadings for a given situation using Washington State patterned forms, and learn how to prepare child support worksheets and calculate child support using the Washington State Child Support Schedule. The approach will be from the standpoint of both the petitioner and respondent. Prerequisite(s): Assessment at college-level English and reading.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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