LGL 117 - Family Law at Lord Fairfax Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2016-08-01
Studies elements of a valid marriage, grounds for divorce and annulment, separation, defenses, custody, support, adoptions, and applicable tax consequences. Includes property settlement agreements, pre- and ante-nuptial agreements, pleadings, and rules of procedure. May include specific federal and Virginia consumer laws.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
General Course Purpose
To acquaint the student with the laws concerning domestic relations with emphasis on drafting of documents. Serves as a requirement for the Paralegal Studies AAS degree.
Course Objectives
- Apply Virginia's family laws to given situations;
- Prepare documents for the different types of divorces and annulment;
- File and obtain various court decrees; and
- Provide information on specific consumer laws.
Major Topics to be Included
- Marriage in Virginia
- Annulment
- Divorce from bed and board
- Divorce from bond of matrimony
- Procedure and process of divorce or annulment
- Child custody and support
- Spousal support/equitable distribution
- Adoption
- Specific consumer statutes