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L4 Matrimonial & Civil Partnerships – Single Unit
Matrimonial & Civil Partnerships – Single Unit
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the practical skills to be able to understand what constitutes a valid marriage and a civil partnership disputes.
- 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
- Understand the relationship of marriage and a civil partnership and how they come into being
- Understand the role of the Courts in matrimonial and civil partnership disputes
- Be able to explain the grounds upon which a marriage and civil partnership can be terminated
- Be able to explain how to process an undefended divorce and civil partnership from inception through to the Decree Absolute
What's included
- All course material
- Assignment and test marking
- Full tutorial support
- Certificate on completion
Entry requirements
One of the following is required or equivalent – if unsure, please contact us or phone 0203 745 5513
NALP Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal Practice; two A’ Levels; an A’ Level Law; BTEC National Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or above);
CILEX Level 3 Qualifications; ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma
Mature Students Welcome (over 25) without any of the above – please contact us to confirm eligibility.
Non UK: Equivalent Qualifications – please contact us to confirm eligibility
Please Note: The NALP Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies is only available in English.
If your first language is not English then you must be able to provide evidence that your spoken and written command of the English Language is adequate for the qualification for which you have applied. e.g. IELTS Level 6, GCSE English.
Assessment
Assignments can be requested when the learner is ready, and once requested and sent, the Learner will have a 4 week period in which to complete the assignment and return by the due date.
Assignments are marked and graded either with a pass (45 – 64%), merit (65 – 79%) and distinction (80-100%).
Tutors are on hand to answer any queries that the learner may have and give unlimited help and guidance if there is anything that the learner may not fully understand with regard to the material.
Compulsory units
Description
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the practical skills to be able to understand what constitutes a valid marriage and a civil partnership disputes.
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
Understand the relationship of marriage and a civil partnership and how they come into being
Understand the role of the Courts in matrimonial and civil partnership disputes
Be able to explain the grounds upon which a marriage and civil partnership can be terminated
Be able to explain how to process an undefended divorce and civil partnership from inception through to the Decree Absolute
Qualification
This is a single unit course, no qualification
Compulsory units
- Matrimonial and Civil Partnership Disputes
Study type
Distance learning