PBJ 361 - Family Law

2013-2014 Catalog Year

This course examines basic principles and current controversies in the area of family law, with emphasis on statutory and case law of New York State. Issues to be considered include: legal definition of the family, marriage and divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, custody and support of children, illegitimacy and paternity, adoption, and “new” reproductive technologies and surrogate parenting.

PREREQ: PBJ 201 and upper division standing and nine hours social science credit.
credit: 3