LEGAL 250 - Family Law

5.0 Credits
Laws and procedures related to formation and dissolution of marriages and state registered domestic partnerships; visitation rights, child and spousal support, prevention of domestic violence; adoptions; parentage issues; and juvenile offenders. Washington statutes on domestic relations are examined. Emphasis on skills necessary for paralegals working in areas of family law. Prerequisite: LEGAL 200 or instructor’s permission.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles in the various areas of family law. [REASON]
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the essence of a problem or problems presented by a factual situation in the family law field. [REASON]
Demonstrate knowledge of the required skills to work effectively in the area of family law, including: Effective interviewing skills; Ability to analyze client needs; Effective drafting skills to produce necessary documents. [COMMUNICATE]
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various state and federal laws affecting families. [REASON]