This is an advanced course addressing practical family law topics. The course will cover fundamental United States family law issues as well as essential issues that touch on international aspects of family law, including a focus on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Students will be required to understand domestic and international statutes, case law and treaties and to apply their skills to simulated domestic and international fact patterns. Students can expect experienced lawyers as guest lecturers and participation of other family law practitioners throughout the course in an effort to provide a well-rounded experience.
Prof. Kyleigh Weinfurtner is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University and a practicing attorney in all areas of family law.
Prof. Andrew Zashin is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case Western reserve University and partner at Zashin & Rich Co., LPA.
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Children and the Law in a Nutshell by 
Community Property in a Nutshell by 
Examples and Explanations for Family Law by 
Family Law in a Nutshell by 
Global Issues in Family Law by 
Questions and Answers: Family Law by 
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Sum and Substance Audio on Family Law by 
