Family Law

Designed for: Individuals wishing to pursue a career as a Legal Secretary.

Prerequisites: Comprehensive end-user knowledge of Microsoft Word, competent keyboarding (at least 40 wpm), good letter layout and office practice skills.
Objectives: To give an introduction to the work, responsibilities, practice and structure of the Family Law Department in a legal office
Benefits
· Develop an awareness of the workings and structure of a Family Law Department
· The flexibility and value of a self-study module designed to enable you to work at your own pace
· A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the module
· The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training certification
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: Statement of Arrangements for Children, Filing the Petition
· Lesson 4: The Acknowledgement of Service, Serving the Petition, The Answer, Affidavits
· Lesson 5: Decree Nisi, Decree Absolute