what is a domestic relations course in law school

by Dr. Bernadette Abbott IV 7 min read

In general, domestic relations/family law is simply a course that focuses on the rights and responsibilities of a family in the eyes of the law. Thus, most courses focus on what defines a family, what protections the law offers when one is in a family, and what are the consequences of breaking up a family.

In general, domestic relations/family law is simply a course that focuses on the rights and responsibilities of a family in the eyes of the law. Thus, most courses focus on what defines a family, what protections the law offers when one is in a family, and what are the consequences of breaking up a family.Dec 4, 2019

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How long is the JCA domestic relations practice?

JCA’s 2-day Domestic Relations Practicum meets this requirement. The fact that a training program has been approved by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution does not imply that any particular court-annexed or court-referred program must or will accept as neutrals those who have completed that program.

What is domestic mediation?

Domestic mediation has emerged as an alternative to the traditional legal system. As a result, there is a continuing need for approved, professionally trained neutral third parties to assist divorcing couples to identify, negotiate, and resolve the issues arising from the decision to divorce.

Is a state approved neutral program automatically qualified?

Completion of a state-approved program does not automatically qualify one as a neutral in any particular local program.

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