3.00 Credits
Study of the law of marriage, annulment, divorce, separation, child custody and support, property division, domestic abuse, family torts, paternity, adoption, artificial insemination, and surrogacy. Training in drafting of pleadings in divorce case, motions and marital dissolution agreements. Study of law of agencies including statutory source, promulgation of rules and regulations, administrative procedures and exhaustion of remedies. Study of methods of alternative dispute resolution including negotiation, arbitration, mediation. Emphasis is placed on paralegal's role and required skills to assist attorneys practicing in these areas. Pre/Corequisite: LAW 1110 As Required.