Single Subject Course

Matrimonial & Civil Partnership Disputes (Procedural Law)

Syllabus

Preliminary considerations; Financial Provision

Ownership of Property

Children

Divorce: Valid, void and voidable marriages / CDs; Procedure - Divorce/termination, Nullity and Judicial Separation

Ancillary Relief

Forms and Documentation

Domestic Proceedings and Orders in the Magistrates Court; Decrees Nisi and Absolute

Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the relationship of marriage and a civil partnership and how they come into being
2. Understand the role of the Courts in matrimonial and civil partnership disputes
3. Be able to to explain the grounds upon which a marriage and civil partnership can be terminated
4. Be able to explain how to process an undefended divource and civil partnership from inception through to the Decree Absolute

Assessment

One multiple choice test and one assignment answering eight questions. Approximately 2500 words

Cost

The cost of the course is £225

Enrolment

To enrol online go to Enrolment & Payment or telephone Admissions on 020 7252 7545