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Describe the role of the family law paralegal, including client communication, working with court and
governmental offices, and file management.
Assessment Strategies
Class Discussions, Assignments, Exams, Quizzes
Criteria
List the duties of paralegals in domestic relations actions
Prepare proper client interview questions
Summarize the procedures used for filing a divorce action
Locate the domestic relations statutes
Interpret domestic relations statutes
Analyze domestic relations case law
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Explain the procedural requirements of eFiling a Wisconsin divorce action.
Assessment Strategies
Class Discussions, Exams, Assignments, Project
Criteria
Describe the e-filing system in Wisconsin
Explain the process for preparing legal documents for e-filing with the court
Explain the steps taken to electronically file legal documents with the court
Explain the requirements of the e-filing system related to document formatting
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Explain the procedural requirements of service of process in a Wisconsin divorce action.
Assessment Strategies
Class Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes
Criteria
Define service of process
List family law documents that require service of process
Locate statutory requirements for service of process
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Prepare all required court documents for a joint petition divorce action (with minor children and without minor children) in Wisconsin.
Assessment Strategies
Assignments, Projects
Criteria
Draft documents needed to file a joint petition for divorce
Draft language needed for provisions related to minor children
Format all documents to meet e-Filing requirements
Proofread all documents for accuracy and formatting
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Prepare all required court documents for a contested divorce action in Wisconsin.
Assessment Strategies
Discussion, Assignments, Projects
Criteria
Describe legal issues that may lead to a contested divorce action
Explain the difference between drafting contested divorce documents and joint divorce actions
Draft all required documents to file a contested divorce action in Wisconsin
Draft documents related to child custody agreements
Draft documents related to child support
Format all documents to meet e-Filing requirements
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Describe the ethical considerations applicable to Wisconsin family law matters.
Assessment Strategies
Class Discussions, Assignments, Exams, Quizzes
Criteria
Summarize legal issues commonly found family law actions
Analyze the Supreme Court Rules of ethics related to family law matters
Analyze client matters to spot legal ethics violations
Apply the ethics rules to common family law scenarios
Describe precautions for avoiding ethical violations in family law
Maintain client confidentiality