HDFS 3520: Legal Aspects of Family Life
Overview of historical roots and key aspects of family law. The case method is used to analyze the causes and effects of contemporary trends. Topics include: the regulation of marriage, separation, and divorce; procreation and abortion; adoption; child custody and support; and, end-of-life issues.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Spring 2027, Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Waterbury, Storrs
- Gen Ed
- CA2: Social Science, TOI5: Indiv Values Soc Inst
- Requirements
- Open to juniors or higher.
Spring 2027 sections
Taught by Brian Chapman.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331 | LEC | 3:30PM - 6:00PM / Th | Brian Chapman | Waterbury | WTBY 102 | 22 of 30 open |
Seats as of Nov 12, 2026. HuskyScheduler shows live seats when you search.
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Nathaniel Stekler and Terry Berthelot.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 11:15AM - 12:05PM / MoWeFr | Nathaniel Stekler, Terry Berthelot | Storrs | FSB 220 | 4 of 60 open |
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