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LAW 0445: Custody Law
Spring 2023 • Section 21 • CRN 25339

Course Description

This course covers the entire field of custody, including the following: History of custody in America; Constitutional implications; Definitions and general principles including joint custody; Psychological issues from the parent's point of view, from the children's point of view and from the lawyer's point of view; Child custody evaluations; Best interest standard and the factors affecting that standard; Paternity related presumptions and rights of third parties, including the state, grandparents, stepparents and relevance of in loco parentis and different burdens of proof; abuse; Interstate and International Child Custody Disputes; Relocation; Termination of parental rights; Dependency; Adoption; Methods of resolving custody disputes, including negotiation, mediation and litigation; Post-decision proceedings including modification of orders and appeal and contempt; and Special topics including surrogacy, biological or psychological parents and biotechnology issues.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
M 4:00-5:50 PM Klein 7B

Course Details

Instructors
  • Emilia Golanska Kovac
  • Susan Pearlstein
Credit Hours

2 Credits

Seats/Capacity

34

Course Type
  • Exam
Course Modality

Classroom

Fulfills J.D. Requirement

None

Programs

None

Registration Info

Equivalent Courses

You may not register for this course if you are enrolled in or have already taken the following:

  • LAW 1035 (Custody Law)

Book List/Materials