Family Law

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Family Law (Gender & the Law II) explores how the United States regulates certain intimate relationships, defines legal family relationships, and assigns formal legal consequences and obligations within the context of that definition. Specific topics will include marriage, marriage alternatives, procreation, divorce, child custody and the foster care system. We will also examine the other factors that influence the law in this area, including socio-economic status, race, sexual orientation and gender identity. We will practice legal analysis, public policy writing, and respectful dialogue about emotionally and legally complex topics. No prior legal knowledge or coursework required; Gender & The Law I is not a prerequisite.