250.01 Family Law

A study of how law regulates intimate adult relationships and relationships between parents and children. We will discuss constitutional and statutory rights and restrictions on marriage, adult relationships, adoption, parentage, child custody, dissolution of adult relationships, and financial support for children. We will explore the evolution of family law in relation to racial and gender equality and consider issues of socioeconomic inequality and access to justice.  Grading is based on a final examination and class participation. 

Fall 2023

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
250.01
Course Credits
Final Exam
Class participation
Kerry Abrams
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW-250-01-F23
Email list: LAW-250-01-F23@sakai.duke.edu
Course
Course
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements - JD
Course Requirements - LLM
Course Requirements - Public Interest
Course Areas of Practice