LAW 0445:
Custody Law
Fall 2023 • Section 21
• CRN 8902
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 |
|---|---|
| W 4:00-5:50 PM | Klein 2B |
Registration Info
Registration Notes
For fall 2023, students will register for this course using CRN 8902 "Family Law: Custody" until a new section is created and students will be administratively moved to new section at a later date.
Equivalent Courses
You may not register for this course if you are enrolled in or have already taken the following:
- LAW 1035 (Custody Law)