Family Law for Legal Administrative Assistants (OADM 1250)
This course covers federal and provincial family legislation, family law agreements, uncontested divorce proceedings, joint divorce proceedings and contested divorce proceedings. Students prepare documents acceptable for filing with the Divorce Registry of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Assignments include preparation of legal correspondence and documents, vocabulary, and transcription. Student build upon skills learned in Legal Office Procedures and Litigation courses.
Course code: OADM 1250
Credits: 3.5
Length: 70.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
OADM 1190.
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0Additional Information
- Introduction to Family law
- Marriage and marriage related agreement
- Ending a marriage or common law relationship
- Provincial Court proceedings
- Divorce proceedings: Divorce Act requirements, joint divorce, undefended divorce, interlocutory proceedings, defended divorce, conferences and applications
- Indigenous families
- Parenting after separation
- Spousal Support
- Division of Property
- Interim applications
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.