Family Law
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
LAWS 2021
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
105374
4.5
No
UniSA Justice & Society
The aim of this course is to give students an understanding of the principles and processes of Australian family law and to consider the historical and current social and policy issues underpinning it.
Introduction to the Australian family law system; creation and dissolution of Marriage; methods of dispute resolution; the Court’s obligations with respect to children; decision-making for children after parental separation; special issues in children’s matters; recognition of property rights in non-marriage relationships; division of property after relationship separation; child support and partner maintenance; other financial issues.
A Sifris, L Young, R Carroll, A Parker, M Fernando, R Alexander 2021, Family Law in Australia, 10th, Lexis Nexis Butterworths, Chatswood NSW
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
LAWS 1020 | Legal Policy, Lawmaking and Justice |
Nil
Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY WEST | |||
Seminar | 4 hours x 10 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE) | |||
Seminar | 40 hours x n/a | ||
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE | |||
External | 40 hours x n/a |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Examination, Report
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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