BUSINESS 149 - Family Law

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

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Description:

This course is one of the requirements of the Paralegal AAS program. It is an overview of the basic principles of family law and domestic relations, with emphasis on Illinois law. It examines the areas of marital contracts, divorce, annulment, issues affecting children, and other legal matters relating to domestic relations. It also covers client interviews, the drafting of necessary pleadings and supporting documents, and the performance of basic research relating to family domestic relations as well as the role of the paralegal in family law. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Placement test or English 100 with a C or better, or Consent of Department Chairperson. (College level math eligibility-students not meeting college level math eligibility must complete Math 099 with a C or better. Business 149 can be taken concurrently with Business 147 and Business 148.) 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

ccc.edu/colleges/wright/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(773) 777-7900

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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