Family Law
A study of legal and policy issues relating to the family, emphasizing marriage and divorce. Topics include requirements to marriage, unmarried cohabitation, marital contracts, equitable distribution at divorce, spousal support, child custody and child support. In addition to a three-hour final examination, all students must negotiate a separation agreement.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.