LAW524
Family Law
(Baretta, Collins & Frohlich)
Prerequisite courses:
Prerequisite for: Family Law Practice Issues (LAW 602)
Instructor(s): Amanda Baretta, Danielle Collins & Krista Frohlich
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture
Teamwork:
METHOD OF EVALUATION
FALL SECTION - 100% open book final exam
WINTER SECTION - 70% open book final exam and 30% special chambers court observation assignment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is the main substantive course in family law, and is intended to cover most issues faced by family law practitioners from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Students will cover the following topic areas in class, using statutory materials and a casebook:
-Essential validity of marriage/Marriages at common law/ Same -Sex Unions
-Alternative Dispute Resolution and Procedural aspects of family law in Alberta
-Contracts and Agreements in the Family Law context
-Social Context of Divorce
-Divorce
-Custody/Parenting of Children
-Child and Spousal Support
-Division of Assets for married and unmarried couples
-Appeals/Parties
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2025-26. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)
Casebook.