Family Law

The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to gain an understanding of marriage and civil partnerships, and the procedure for a divorce or dissolution. The learner will understand how the breakdown of relationships affects children of the union and also the problems ancillary to such a breakdown, such as financial and property disputes. The learner will also develop his or her word processing skills and be able to apply them to a variety of legal forms and documents in this area.

Through this unit, the learner will understand:

Through the practical assessments, the learner will be able to produce the following forms and documents:

Coursework: Achievement test and practical assessments.

This unit requires approximately 50 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary depending on individual study habits, experience and pace.