Personal law will be broken down into the categories of marriage, divorce, insurance, consumer protection and estate planning. In each category we will look at common situations that people deal with in their lives.
At the end of the unit you will be able to...
discuss consumer protection legislation at the state and federal levels.
distinguish goods from services and real property.
define the concept of intellectual property.
give examples of tangible and intangible personal property.
describe the different types of negotiable instruments.
explain the contractual relationship between a bank and it’s customers.
explain the requirements for an insurable interest.
compare and contrast the different types of life insurance.
compare and contrast the different types of personal liability and property insurance.
explain some of the different kinds of health insurance coverage.
explain the rights and obligations that are involved in marriage.
identify the terms that might be included in a prenuptial agreement.
contrast legal separation, annulment, divorce, and dissolution proceedings.
describe the distribution of property in a community property state.
explain the law of domestic relations as it relates to child custody.
outline the law of domestic relations as it relates to spousal and child support.
identify the requirements necessary for a valid will.
define a holographic will.
explain what happens to a decedent's estate when when a person dies without a will.