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Family Law in Society

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The aims of this subject are to: - Introduce students to the principles and practice of Family Law in Australia. - Enable students to develop an understanding of the principles underlying development of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and the amendments to it and other relevant legislation - Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the rationale for and the current law with respect to marriage, divorce, children and the financial aspects of relationship breakdown - Provide students with an appreciation of current family law issues and the likely future directions of the law in this area - Provide students with an appreciation of the law relating to de facto relationships and the linkages to family law.

Unit details

  • Location:
  • College:
    College of Law and Justice
  • Study level:
    Undergraduate
  • Credit points ?
    12
  • Unit code
    BLB3136
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Prerequisites

BLB1101 - AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM IN CONTEXT

BLB1114 - LEGAL RESEARCH METHODS

Nil.

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Assessment

Assessment typeDescriptionGrade
AssignmentWritten research paper following instruction and in class experiential group task40%
ExaminationWritten60%
OtherAt risk assessment0%
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Required reading

Australian Family Law
B, Fehlberg & J,Behrens, 2008
Oxford University Press

Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)
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