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POLI 2315

POLI 2315 FDE Law and Politics of the Family

Historical course

Fall 2016

Readings

  • Required: Canadian Family Law, (Sixth Edition), Julien D. Payne and Marilyn A. Payne (
  • Required: CFL, Chapters 1 and 6
  • Required: CFL, Chapter 10 and page 57 and pages 606-651
  • Required: CFL, Chapter 9 and pages 603-606
  • Required: CFL, Chapter 8 and pages 600-603
  • Required: CFL, Chapter 13 Multiple Choice Examination #1 (Material from September 6-October 4 on examination)
  • Required: October 11 No Assignment: Study Break
  • Required: CFL, Chapter 4
  • Required: CFL, pages 119-129 Multiple Choice Examination #2 (Material from October 18-November 8 on examination)
  • Required: CFL, Chapter 3
  • Required: 2315- LAW AND POLITICS OF THE FAMILY- ESSAY OPTION-2016
  • Required: Prepare a 5-10 page, typewritten, double-spaced essay, using 12 point font, on one of the following topics:
Winter 2014 · Law and Politics of the Family — supplementary outline

Topics

  • Custody and access
  • Child support
  • Spousal support
  • Divorce
  • Matrimonial property
  • Domestic contracts
  • Child protection
  • Court motions

Readings

  • Recommended: Canadian Family Law, 4th edition (abbreviated CFL in source; author not specified).
  • Recommended: Intro to Law in Canada (author and edition not specified).
  • Recommended: Bar Admission Course, Family Law Materials (abbreviated BAC).
  • Required workshop material: Sample Property Questions.
2014 · Law and Politics of the Family — essay options

Topics

  • Alternative dispute resolution in family law
  • Child and spousal support guidelines
  • Child protection and cultural sensitivity
  • Divorce law in Canada
Sources