Family Law - Legal Assistant Course

Next Course Start Date: May 20th, 2026

Train for Divorce, Custody, Support, Filings, and Family Court Procedures!

The Family Law – Legal Assistant Course is designed for students, career changers, and administrative professionals who want practical training for entry-level legal support roles in family law settings. This course is a strong fit for learners interested in assisting attorneys and clients in law firms, legal aid offices, nonprofit service organizations, and other environments where divorce, custody, support, and family court matters are handled. It is especially useful for students who want to understand the day-to-day workflow behind family law cases and build skills that support organized, accurate, and professional case management.

Students develop practical knowledge in the core procedures and office tasks used in family law practice, including divorce and separation matters, child custody and parenting plans, child and spousal support issues, protection-order procedures, pleadings, motions, service of process, discovery, mediation support, court filings, and calendar control. The course also emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and trauma-informed communication when working with clients in sensitive legal situations.