PBJ 361 - Family Law

2017-2018 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.

Prerequisite: PBJ 201 and upper division standing and nine hours social science credit.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3