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LAW-2063 Child Custody and Visitation Law
Hon. Edward M. Ginsburg (Ret.), Mr. Paul Kane,
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This course has been specifically designed to consider questions relating to custodial and
parenting issues within and without the family. Within this context, the course will review the
constitutional issues affecting and defining family. The concerns addressed include custodial
designations in divorce and paternity cases, including parenting plans and the legal standards
applicable to each; the effect of domestic violence, ethnicity, religion, psychological factors and
cultural differences in determining custodial designations as well as effective parenting plans.
The course will also address the standards for and substantive and procedural issues surrounding
the removal of children from the jurisdiction; permanent removal of children from parents, "de
facto" parents, grandparent's rights and post judgment custodial modifications. The course will
consider the role of children within the process and how and under what circumstances their
voices should be heard. Dispute resolution options such as the role of the court probation
officers, guardians and item, and attorneys for children are explored. Students write a paper and
may submit the paper for the writing requirement.
Faculty comments
: Co-taught by Ginsburg and Kane
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement
Final Paper Required
<<Course Updated: March 11, 2016>>