Prerequisite: None

Exam Type: In Class, no access to Internet, hard drive, or digital materials.

Course requirements include class participation, multiple short pieces of writing, and an exam.

This course is about the fascinating law, policies, social conventions, and ideas that regulate family and intimate relationships. It examines marriage and its alternatives, parenthood, divorce, child custody, property division, alimony, and child support. Substantial time is devoted to constitutional doctrines of equal protection and due process. 

Class participation is required. Laptops and electronic devices including e-readers and tablets cannot be used in class. 1Ls are welcome.