LAW 250H - Advanced Family Law

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into a Legal Education program; LAW 140. Recommended Preparation: LAW 102; LAW 203; credit in or qualification for ENG 100 or ENG 160. Comment: LAW 250H may not be audited. LAW 250H is a directed reading, writing, and research course that provides the student with advanced training and specialized knowledge in the area of family law. Coverage includes procedures in Hawai'i Family Court regarding adoption, contested child custody and contested divorce property division cases. Upon successful completion of LAW 250H, the student should be able to: Investigate and research advanced legal topics in the area of family law including adoption, contested child custody cases, and contested divorce property division cases. Prepare documents associated with an adoption case by consent. Prepare the necessary pleadings in a contested divorce action, including exhibit lists, position statements, and Motion to Set. Prepare for contested custody cases, including analysis of social studies preparation for testimony from expert witnesses, analysis of factors utilized by the courts in determining custody, and issues related thereto.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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