Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200633

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Description This unit aims to graduate students who will become reflective, ethical and effective family lawyers and/or family dispute resolution practitioners. This unit adopts a range of perspectives to critically evaluate developments in theory, laws, policies and practices concerned with the legal regulation of intimate relationships, particularly after separation. Family law balances the competing rights, obligations and interests of partners, children and others following separation, often in the context of complex family dynamics. In addition to having a sound grasp of family law, family lawyers must also appreciate the social, political, psychological and economic contexts that influence separating families.

School Law

Discipline Family Law

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Pre-requisite(s) LAWS 1006 OR
LAWS 1003

Equivalent Subjects LGYB 8494 - Family Law

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Analyse the impact of family domestic violence on families and children and advise appropriate measures to ensure the safety of family members.
2. Apply the Family Law Act and other relevant legislation and principles to advise and assist clients with post separation problems.
3. Critically evaluate developments in laws, policies and practices in the family law system.
4. Reflect on the development of their competence as a family law professional.

Subject Content

Family Law
Constitutional & Jurisdictional Context
Regulating adult relationships: marriage and divorce
Family Domestic Violence
Family Dispute Resolution
Children & Parents 1
Children & Parents 2
Child Support
Economic context and spousal maintenance
Property & 3rd party rights
Property - assessing contribution