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Family Law
An introduction to family law
This course will introduce students to the areas of family law including: marriage, pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Students will create all forms required for a GA divorce. Students taking this class should either complete the Paralegal Certificate first or should have practical litigation experience.
The instructor encourages you to purchase a used copy of the textbook. The textbook will be supplemented with current materials and forms.
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Learner Outcomes
After this class, you will be able to:
- Recognize the rights and obligations that arise from marriage
- Identify legal requirements for a pre-nuptial agreement
- Distinguish between annulment and divorce
- Prepare the documents required for a Georgia divorce
- Create a Georgia child support Excel spreadsheet
- Understand the process and procedure for a valid Georgia adoption
Course Sections
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online (Instructor-led) | TBA | TBA | Zoom |
Family Law Course Information
Contact Hours
18 hours
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit - $895.00 or 50% deposit