About This Course
The world of litigation is fast paced, complex and exciting. In this course, you’ll learn about two major types of litigation that paralegals are likely to encounter in general practice law firms: criminal law and family law.
We’ll cover criminal law fundamentals and criminal law courtroom procedure as it applies to adults, as well as juvenile law as it applies to youthful offenders. You’ll learn how to identify conduct that falls into various categories of crime and how to draft a persuasive criminal law memorandum. We’ll also explore major aspects of family law, including the fundamentals of marriage, dissolution, parenting, spousal support (maintenance), child custody and property distribution.
What You'll Learn
Key sources for criminal codes and how to summarize the various sources of misdemeanor felony and federal criminal laws
Aspects of the law that apply to the differences between a formal marriage, an informal marriage and the factors required for a valid marriage
The different types of governmental intrusions on the right to marry
Important legal issues and procedures pertaining to annulments and divorce/dissolution cases
How to draft a comprehensive parenting plan, including issues of custody, support and schedules
