LGS2010 Family Law

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

Description: Students examine a broad range of legal issues relating to personal relationships.
Prerequisite: None
Supporting courses: LGS1010: Private Law LGS1020: Public Law LGS1030: Relationship Law

Outcomes The student will:

1 investigate the history of family law
- 1.1 examine the evolution of laws related to the family; e.g., Divorce Act; Adult Interdependent Relationships Act; Dependents Relief Act; Married Women’s Property Act; Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act; Dower Act
- 1.2 recognize multicultural perspectives regarding relationships; e.g., Sharia, Aboriginal
2 investigate the laws regarding marriage, common-law partners and adult interdependent partnerships or relationships
- 2.1 outline the legal requirements of a legal marriage and adult interdependent relationship or partnership (sometimes referred to as common-law relationship)
- 2.2 examine the merits of being single, married, common-law partners or in an adult interdependent relationship
- 2.3 discuss premarital and cohabitation agreements
3 investigate the laws regarding the breakdown of relationships
- 3.1 compare the law regarding the distribution of assets, debts and support payments of legally married partners, common-law partners and adult interdependent partners
- 3.2 examine the legal rights and responsibilities of a parent, step parent or guardian, considering:
  - 3.2.1 child maintenance
  - 3.2.2 access
  - 3.2.3 custody
- 3.3 analyze cases of court decisions regarding distribution of property where there has been a breakdown of a relationship; e.g., Murdoch vs. Murdoch, Pettkus vs. Becker
- 3.4 research the laws designed to protect victims of partner, elder and child abuse; e.g., restraining order, peace bond, emergency protection orders
4 investigate the laws regarding extended family
- 4.1 examine the rights of grandparents to have access to their grandchildren
- 4.2 describe the legal obligations of adult children to their aging parents
5 investigate the laws regarding adoption that concern eligibility and placement
6 investigate the laws regarding reproductive technologies
- 6.1 analyze one issue related to reproductive technologies; e.g., surrogacy, sperm or egg donation, cloning, stem cell research, abortion
- 6.2 investigate the laws in Canada regarding the issue
7 demonstrate basic competencies
- 7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 7.1.1 communicate
  - 7.1.2 manage information
  - 7.1.3 use numbers
  - 7.1.4 think and solve problems
- 7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 7.2.2 be responsible
  - 7.2.3 be adaptable
  - 7.2.4 learn continuously
  - 7.2.5 work safely
- 7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 7.3.1 work with others
  - 7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
8 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 8.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 8.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities