Family Law
Session
Eight Week - First
Class Number
4944
Career
Undergraduate
Units
2 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Description
An introduction to the laws governing family relationships, specifically the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and related statutes. Factual investigation, preparation of pleadings and other documents, court procedures, settlement agreements, and post-decree modifications. Brief overview of adoption and paternity proceedings.

Outcomes: Students will be able to prepare pleadings, notices, settlement agreements, and other documents, and to assist the attorney in domestic relations court proceedings.
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to Paralegal Studies Students.
Class Notes
Synchronous Class Meeting: Instruction will be delivered online synchronously following the days/times indicated on the schedule. Class will not meet on Monday, Sep 1 for the Labor Day holiday. A makeup class is scheduled for Friday, Sep 5.
Class Actions
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Joan Stevens
Meets
Mo 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Dates
08/18/2025 - 10/11/2025
Room
Online
Instructor(s)
Joan Stevens
Meets
Fr 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Dates
09/05/2025 - 09/05/2025
Room
Online
Instruction Mode
Online
Campus
Online Campus
Location
Online Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
21
Seats Open
4
Class Capacity
25
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
0