Unit details
Prerequisites
BLB1101 - Australian Legal System in Context and
BLB1114 - Legal Research Methods
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse the major issues in family law in contemporary Australian society; | ||
2. | Articulate the current law relating to children and the financial aspects of relationship breakdown and apply it to practical circumstances making professional judgements and decisions; | ||
3. | Analyse the principles of alternative dispute resolution in family law and evaluate its role in, and application to, complex family law disputes; | ||
4. | Articulate and evaluate the rationale for the development of family law as it currently stands in Australia and likely future directions; and | ||
5. | Contextualise the procedures adopted by the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court in dealing with wide ranging family law matters in contemporary society. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Assignment | Court Report | 40% |
Test | Online Quiz | 10% |
Examination | Written examination (3 hours) | 50% |
Required reading
Australian Family Law in Context 7th edn
Parkinson, P 2019
Thomson Reuters
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