Course Overview

This course gives an introduction to Family Law covering many aspects of the specialism including divorce procedure, the petition and Decree Absolute.

Aims and Objectives

• To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Family Law Department in a legal office.
• Develop an excellent knowledge of the workings and structure of a Family Law Department.
• The flexibility and value of self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.
• A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course.
• The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.

Target Audiences

Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.

Prerequisites

Comprehension end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Introduction to Family Law; basic divorce procedure; instruction form.
Lesson 2: The petition; example of a petition; certificate with regard to reconciliation.
Lesson 3: Filing the petition; the acknowledgement of service; serving the petition.
Lesson 4: Decree Nisi; Decree Absolute.