As law firms become larger and more specialized and as fewer students expect ever to practice family law, academic interest in family law seems nevertheless to be increasing. The topics dealt with � marriage, divorce, parent-child relations, abuse and violence within the families, new reproductive technologies, gay couples and alternative family forms � are inherently interesting, and many students find that the study of family law changes and enriches their understanding of law and its relationship to fields such as sociology and politics.
While knowledge of community property law may be helpful, it is not required. This course is NOT intended to prepare anyone for the community property question on the bar exam.