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OADM 1453: Family Law
Effective date
January 2016
Department
Legal Administrative Assistant
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course covers federal and provincial family legislation, family law agreements, uncontested divorce proceedings, joint divorce proceedings and contested divorce proceedings. Students prepare documents acceptable for filing with the Divorce Registry of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Assignments include preparation of legal correspondence and documents, vocabulary, and transcription.
This course is part of the full-time Legal Administrative Assistant Program.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
OADM 1450, OADM 1454.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- communicate effectively, using the language, theory and precedents appropriate to family law
- identify the provincial and federal statutes that apply to family law
- analyze and solve family law issues independently and collaboratively
- create accurate correspondence and documents for proceedings under the various federal and provincial statutes relating to marriage, adoption, divorce, and separation
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 10
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 50
Instructional Strategies
This course emphasizes practical skills training, including keyboarding and transcription. Students will work individually and in groups in a computer lab. Theory is presented in lectures, videos, and demonstrations. Both practical and theoretical knowledge may be supported with field trips to Law Courts and law offices. Attendance is mandatory: 3 or more absences may result in withdrawal from the program.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Other |
15 |
Machine transcription - assignments 5%, test 10% |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
2 Theory quizzes, each worth 15% |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Practical examination |
Course topics
- Family law
- Marriage and marriage related agreement
- Ending a marriage or common law relationship
- Provincial Court proceedings
- Divorce proceedings: Divorce Act requirements, joint divorce, undefended divorce, interlocutory proceedings, defended divorce, conferences and applications
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.