LAW599
Advanced Family Law
(Taunton & Proudman)
Prerequisite courses: Family Law (LAW 524)
Prerequisite for:
Instructor(s): Ashley Cox & Ken Proudman
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture
METHOD OF EVALUATION
50% - 10 Page Paper
50% - Written Factum
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will be of particular relevance to students who are interested in practicing in the area of family law. This course provides students with additional theoretical and practical knowledge of family law.
The course will focus on topics that were not addressed in Family Law (LAW524), but are likely to arise in the typical family law practice, with a focus on issues that family law lawyers often struggle with. Lecture topics will include: advanced issues in parenting, child support, spousal support, and property division; remedies available under the Divorce Act and Family Law Act; family business issues; adoptions; child welfare; and family law litigation.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2019-20. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY)
Selected cases and readings