LEX240

Analyze and discuss breach of promise to marry, the heart balm statute, and contracts restraining marriage.

Define and understand ante nuptial agreements and contract cohabitation

Define and discuss ceremonial and common law marriages.

Define and discuss annulment.

Analyze separation agreements with regard to the legal issues and drafting options.

Define and discuss child custody and child support.

Define and analyze divorce, judicial separation, separate maintenance.

Explain divorce procedure.

Define and identify tax consequences of separation and divorce.

Discuss legal rights and status of women.

Explain illegitimacy and paternity proceedings.

Define and discuss surrogacy.

Identify and discuss torts involving family members.

Describe ethics as they apply to family law.

Prepare drafts of divorce pleadings, separation agreements, and child support worksheets for attorney review.