LAWS 3001 Advanced Family Law
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200629
Coordinator Kimberly Buttriss Opens in new window
Description This subject provides a practical framework around complex family law matters and builds upon the skills obtained in 200633 Family Law. This subject provides the students with the opportunity to obtain practical skills in taking instructions from clients, drafting orders, making urgent applications, children's matters including complex family dynamics, child dispute services, Family Reports, Magellan matters, drafting documents, Relocation Cases, Hague Convention Cases and Contravention Proceedings, Property Matters including assets and values, financial disclosure, conciliation conferences, contributions, expert evidence, spousal maintenance and enforcement proceedings, as well child support and running undefended hearings.
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 3023
Equivalent Subjects LGYB 8510 - Advanced Family Law
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Task | (1) Case Outline (s 60CC Considerations - Children) - 1,000 words (15 marks); and (2) Prepare Notice of Risk (15 marks). | 30 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | (1) Written Submissions (s79 and 75(2) Factors (Property) - 1,000 words (15 marks); (2) Prepare Draft Balance Sheet (format length) (15 marks). | 30 | N | Individual |
| Professional Task | (1) Written submissions - 1,000 words; (2) Oral Submissions regarding Undefended Hearing - 15 minutes. | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Australian Master Family Law Guide (CCH,11th ed, 2021) (ISBN 9781922347411)
Teaching Periods