Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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LGST 214 - Domestic Relations


(G and TP/SS only)

An introduction to the practice of domestic relations law in Maryland.  Instruction includes an overview of the process through which a divorce or child custody action proceeds from the attorney’s office through the courts.  The rights of the parties are examined to include alimony, child custody, child support, and property.  The role of the paralegal in this field will also be examined. PREREQUISITE(S): LGST 101 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week. Formerly LA 114.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Articulate the rules for child custody determination.
  • Compute child support amounts.
  • Describe the elements or grounds for divorce actions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the process through which a divorce or child custody case moves through the courts.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the grounds for alimony determination.
  • List the different parts of a separation agreement.


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