LAW 5828 - Divorce and Child Custody Mediation

Credit(s): 2
Senior Only, This course covers general mediation theory and practice focusing on those skills specific to resolution conflicts of child custody, visitation, support, and use of property that occur in divorce and family disputes. The course covers all of the statutory subjects enumerated in La.Rev.Stat.Sec. 9:334© required for Qualified Domestic Mediators. Those include: 1.) the Louisiana judicial system and the judicial procedure in domestic cases; 2.) ethical standards including confidentiality and conflict interests; 3.) child development, including impact of divorce on development; 4.) family systems theory; 5.) communication skills; and 6.) the mediation process and required documentation execution. The course will offer students repeated opportunities to practice their mediation skills through simulated exercises. This course is graded pass/fail. (E,HP,P,F).