Family Law

This advanced course explores key aspects of dissolution case management, including the division of property and spousal support, as well as issues related to child custody, support, and visitation.

Course Category: Self-Study Courses

Course Level: Advanced

CLE Credit: Substantive

CLE Hours: 20.0

Fees: $250 for Members and $300 for Non-members

Course Materials: This fully online, interactive course offers a blend of text and immersive scenarios to assist you in preparation for the comprehensive exam.
Description: This advanced course offers a comprehensive understanding of family law, designed to deepen your understanding of the legal processes involved in family law matters. This course explores key aspects of dissolution case management, including the division of property and spousal support, as well as issues related to child custody, support, and visitation.
Throughout the course, you will examine the legal standards and procedures that guide family law cases and develop practical skills to support attorneys and clients during emotionally complex proceedings. You will also strengthen your ability to manage case documentation, conduct legal research, and communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals.

Earning the Family Law Advanced Certified Paralegal Credential:

  • A passing score is 85%.
  • Three attempts for a passing score are available with this course. (If you do not pass the exam on the three attempts, you must repurchase the course and start over.)
  • The Comprehensive Exam holds full weight of your passing/failing scores.
  • Course Review Task
    • Once the course review task has been completed, an alert is sent to NALA.
    • Upon satisfactory review of your exam results, NALA marks the course 100% complete and begins the process of issuing the certificate and credential* if you are eligible.

* The distinguished ACP© credential is only available to current NALA Certified Paralegals. Anyone, regardless of credentials, may take this course solely for gaining knowledge and will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course and exam.

Course Year: 2026

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Self-Study Instructions

Access Period

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To access course materials after enrollment please click on “My Courses” then “Self-Study” at nala.education.

Self-Study courses expire after 1 year.

Courses are priced for individual use and consumption and are not intended for rebroadcast and sharing.

Refunds or Cancellations

No cancellations or refunds are provided.

Self-Study FAQs

All self-study courses qualify for CLE through NALA.  For more information on other institutions please click here.

If available, you may use the print function from your browser to print the material. This is copyrighted material and any distribution is strictly prohibited. Not all self-study courses have printable material.

No, a textbook is either included or not necessary for the self-study courses.

No, the courses are designed as continuing education courses and may qualify as meeting continuing education requirements for professional certifications and attorney licenses.  In addition, the courses may be used in the classroom to supplement formal training.  However, the courses are not designed to take the place of formal paralegal training as may be available through a community college or university.