10110119Advanced Family Law
Course Information
Description
This course is based on a combination of lecture, in-class exercises, guest speakers and tailored weekly readings.This course provides practical knowledge in advanced family law matters. It covers the final stages of divorce, post-judgment matters, collecting evidence for trial, and non-traditional families under the law.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Explain procedure for modification and enforcement of post judgment divorce court orders
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, group work
    Criteria
    Summarize court services related to post judgment divorce
    Analyze role of negotiation and mediation in the post judgment divorce process
    Analyze role of Guardian ad Litem in the post judgment divorce process
    Analyze role of child protective services
    Verify existing documentation
    Align modification with court requirements
    Draft modification of court order
    Determine need to enforce court order (issue spotting)

  2. Analyze non-traditional families in a legal environment
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, group work
    Criteria
    Examine how paternity is established
    Examine how guardianship is established
    Examine the process of adoption
    Identify unique requirements in estate planning documents for non-traditional families

  3. Summarize preparation process for a post judgment divorce trial
    Assessment Strategies
    Written product, role play
    Criteria
    Collaborate with private investigators
    Identify and summarize relevant therapist notes
    Identify and collect evidence for trial
    Identify and prepare witnesses for trial
    Determine use of subpoena and authorization forms