Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Family Law

Understanding Marriage

Nullity in Marriage

Marriage Relationship, Cohabitation and Divorce

Domestic Violence

Child Support and Protection

Lesson Summary

This module explores the concept of family from a legal perspective, discussing the various approaches to defining a family. It encapsulates marriage (definition, status, validity), its nullity, cohabitation, and how it differs from marriage. You will also learn about the legal aspects of domestic violence as well as child support and protection.

Adoption Process

Special Guardianship

Property Disputes and Financial Provision

Children and the Human Rights Act 1998

Gender Equality

This module discusses adoption and special guardianship from a legal perspective. The Family Law Act of 1996, the Matrimonial Causes Act of 1973, and the Civil Partnership Act of 2004 are also covered. You will learn about periodic payments, lump sum and transfer property, gender equality, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Course assessment

A free online course that teaches Family Law to comprehend the relevant legal definitions and procedures.

Family Law UK: From Divorce to Child Custody

Family law is arguably a critical subject of legal studies since it deals directly with specific issues in people’s lives. This course delves deeply into family law concerning marriage, child protection, the Rights of women and children, and gender equality from the legal perspective. You will also learn the dynamics of adoption, guardianship, and property disputes. Several cases are cited that vividly describe relevant legal issues.

Topic A - Certifications

Review Quiz

In this module, Certification for Paralegals, students will learn about preparation for certification and the examination for certification. As well as the exam format. They will also learn about NALA Certification, NAFP Certification, and NALS Certification. It will also cover the difference between a paralegal and legal Assistant?

Topic A - Ethical Considerations

Topic B - The Basics

Topic C - Client Relations

Topic D - Dealing With Mail

Topic E - File Management

Topic F - Use Of Technology

Topic G - Skills that Every Legal Secretary Should Have

In this module, The Law Office, students will learn about ethical considerations. As well as client relations. They will also learn about dealing with mail. It will also cover file management. Students will learn the use of technology for the law office and skills that every legal secretary should have.

Topic A - How Attorneys Charge

Topic B - Time and Cost Entries

Topic C - Trust Accounts

Topic D - Docket Administration

In this module, Billing, students will learn all about how attorneys charge. This course will also cover factors that impact an attorney’s fee. Students will gain an understanding time and cost entries as well as billing. How trust accounts work. Students will also learn about docket administration.

Topic A - Basic Preparation

Topic B - Legal Citations

Topic C - The Law Library

In this module, Preparing Legal Documents, students will learn all about the basic preparation of legal documents and how to begin the case. It will break down the title, the body, signature and COS. It will also cover legal citations. Students will also learn about the law library and legal research for a case.

Topic A - What is Litigation

Topic B - Delivery of Documents

Topic C - Motions Prior to and During Trial

In this module, Litigation, students will learn all about what litigation is. This module will also cover opening the file and the delivery of documents. It will also go into additional pleadings. As well as what discovery is. Students will also learn all about motions prior to as well as during trial.

Topic A - The Basics

Topic B - The Essential Elements

Topic C - Remedies for Breach of Contract

In this module, Contracts, students will learn about the basics or contracts. Students will also learn about the essential elements. As well as remedies for breach of contract. Including information on general damages, consequential damages, and reliance damages as well as the differences between them.

Topic A - The Goal of Tort Law

Topic B - Negligence

Topic C - Strict Liability

In this module, Torts, students will learn about the goal of tort law and the basic of tort law. As well as topics such as negligence. Students will also learn about the 3 main types of torts. As well as intentional torts and intentional infliction of emotional distress. It will also cover injunctive relief and strict liability.

Topic A - Criminal Law Basics

Topic B - Criminal Procedure

In this module, Criminal Law and Procedure, students will learn about Criminal Law Basics. Students will gain an understanding of misdemeanors and felonies. They will also learn definitions of some common crimes. As well as criminal procedure and some of the defenses a defendant may use. It will also cover the 4th, 5th and 6th amendments.

Topic A - Marriage

Topic B - Annulment and Divorce

Topic C - Child Custody

In this module, Family Law, students will learn about marriage and the premarital agreement. It will also cover annulment and divorce including no fault divorce. Students will also learn about child custody and support agreements. It will also cover the attorney’s role in a divorce. The module will also touch on uniform laws.

Topic A - Types of Organizations

Topic B - Corporations

In this module, Business Law, students will learn about types of organizations. It will also cover sole proprietorship and the sole proprietor. As well as partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Students will also learn about corporations. The module will also cover limited liability companies.

Topic B - Documenting Transactions

In this module, Real Estate, students will learn about the basics of real estate and ownership rights. Students will also learn about 4 methods of acquiring property. This module will also cover types of concurrent ownership. As well as deeds. It will also go into detail on mortgages. It will also go into detail on documenting transactions.

Topic B - Characteristics of a Will

Topic C - Types of Trusts and Funding

Topic D - Elder Law

In this module, Estate Planning and Guardianship, students will learn about estate plan documents. This module will as go into detail on types of trusts and funding, as well as elements of a Trust. Students will also learn about elder law and types of wills. It will also discuss Guardianship and conservatorships.

In this module, Bankruptcy, students will learn about filing a chapter 7 case. They will also learn about means testing. The module will also go into detail about the automatic stay and 341 meeting. It will also cover chapter 11 and chapter 13 cases. Students will also learn about dischargeable and Non-dischargeable debt.

Legal Office Administration - Assessment

This free online course explains the various practices required to work in administration in a legal practice.

Legal Office Administration

This course teaches you how to perform the various procedures and functions of the legal profession. We take you through the preparation of legal documents, litigation and contracts as we explore a various types of law, including its criminal, family, business, real estate and bankruptcy applications. Sign up for this short course to master the incredibly useful tools you can use in the legal field while you advance your career.

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