LEGAL114 — Family Law
3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Department approval. This course studies the marital relationship including: formation, annulment, separation and dissolution (divorce). Consequential considerations are covered such as child custody and support, maintenance (alimony), property settlement and some of the tax consequences. Other matters included in the course are adoption, paternity and the rights of family members. These topics are viewed in the light of Illinois law. The student participates in the completion and drafting of various forms and other documents. Three lecture hours per week. (Formerly PRLGL 114)