PARL 151 - Family Law

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Paralegal

Description:

This course introduces basic common law and statutory concepts of family law and domestic relations. Topics include, among others, marriages, separation, divorce, annulment, martial property, the parent-child relationship, child custody and supports, adoptions, guardianship, domestic relations court procedures, and the paralegal's role in the delivery of family law legal services. Ethical obligations, family law terminology and relevant technology in domestic relations practice are also presented. Offered fall semester only.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PARL 101

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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