Module 9: Learning Objectives & Content

The Course Objectives Covered this week:

Describe and apply the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines to child custody and visitation decisions.

The Module Competencies covered this week:

• Identify various types of child custody.
• Describe the primary standards that guide the courts when making child custody decisions, including the “best interests of the child.”
• List some of the major factors courts consider when making decisions about custody and visitation.
• Describe the nature and purpose of parenting plans.

Complete the Following Tasks:

• Read Chapter 8 Child Custody
• Participate on the Discussion Board
• Complete Chapter 8 Post Quiz
• Virtual Law Office Experience Assignments 8.1 and 8.3