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 2025
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250.01 |
2
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Final Exam
Class participation
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Kerry Abrams |
| Course | |
| Degree Requirements |
JD elective
JD Standard 303(c)
IntlLLM NY Bar
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
Course Requirements - Public Interest
PIPS elective
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| Course Areas of Practice |
Civil Litigation: Practice and Procedure
Constitutional Law and Civil Rights
Family Law
Law, Democracy, and Society
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