LGS1030 Relationship Law

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description: Students learn about laws affecting family members through the use of realistic scenarios and case studies.
Prerequisite: None
Supporting courses: LGS1010: Private Law

Outcomes The student will:

1 explain the importance of the law with respect to relationships
- 1.1 discuss the evolution of relationships
- 1.2 explore the legal dimension of relationships; e.g., contribution to marriage, common-law relationships, adult interdependent relationships, changing traditional roles in a relationship
2 examine laws related to relationships
- 2.1 describe the impact of laws that relate to living within a relationship; e.g., the role and responsibilities of the federal and provincial government with respect to family law
- 2.2 describe the laws that relate to entering into a marriage or partnership by:
  - 2.2.1 defining a legal marriage and an adult interdependent relationship or partnership (sometimes referred to as common-law relationship)
  - 2.2.2 differentiating between the rights and responsibilities of two people who are legally married and two people who are cohabitating
- 2.3 describe the laws that relate to leaving a partner by:
  - 2.3.1 distinguishing between legal separation and divorce
  - 2.3.2 explaining division of assets
3 describe the roles of parent/guardian, authorities and others who have an interest in the child; e.g., neglect, abuse, adoption, welfare of the child, where the child lives
4 investigate laws related to preparing your will and estate
- 4.1 describe the need for laws and legal requirements related to wills, personal directives and powers of attorney
- 4.2 understand the differences among a will, personal directive and power of attorney
- 4.3 describe the advantages and disadvantages of the enduring power of attorney and personal directives
- 4.4 explain the importance of a will (e.g., intestacy, priorities at various stages in life) and create a sample personal directive or will
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
- 6.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
- 6.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices