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LAWS8022 – Family Law
2020 – Session 1, Intensive attendance, North Ryde
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Dr Henry Kha
Contact via Email
6 First Walk, Room 523
Friday, 4-5 pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(Admission to JD and 80cp in LAW or LAWS units at 6000 level or above) or (admission to LLM)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Family law is about the legal formation of family relationships, the resolution of family disputes and the influence of public policy on family affairs. The course covers both parenting and relationship property issues. The focus of the course is on the doctrine, theory and practice of family law in Australia. Family law is a major area of legal practice that impacts individuals, families and society. A key outcome of this course is the appreciation of the challenges that arise for married and de facto couples, parents and children in family law disputes. The course examines the theory of family law in the context of sociology, history, philosophy and politics. The role of public policy in shaping the development of family law is also considered. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Critically analyse the legal doctrines and principles of family law.
- ULO2: Critically evaluate the role of public policy in shaping the development of family law.
- ULO3: Critically analyse the theory of family law in the context of sociology, history, philosophy and politics.
Assessment Tasks
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General Assessment Information
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for essays submitted after the due date – and (b) no essays will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments, such as the take home test.
Delivery and Resources
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Compulsory Text
Archana Parashar and Francesca Dominello, The Family in Law (Cambridge University Press, 2017).
Lectures
The weekly two hour lectures that shall be delivered by Dr Francesca Dominello for LAWS5020 (undergraduate Family Law) will be recorded and made available for LAWS8022 students.
On Campus Session
The On Campus Session will be held on 14 & 15 April 2020 in 25A Wallys Walk, Tutorial Room 207. Attending the On Campus Session is beneficial for achieving the learning outcomes. Class participation shall be assessed in the On Campus Session.
Online Content
Online content can be accessed on iLearn. Personal computer and Internet access are required.
Unit Schedule
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Week |
Week Commencing |
Lecture Topic |
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1 |
24-Feb |
Studying Family Law - Concepts |
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2 |
2-Mar |
The Family Law and its Institutions |
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3 |
9-Mar |
Marriage and Marriage-Like Relationships |
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4 |
16-Mar |
Divorce and Violence |
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5 |
23-Mar |
Financial Relations |
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6 |
30-Mar |
Spousal Maintenance |
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7 |
6-Apr |
Private Ordering in Property Proceedings |
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8 |
27-Apr |
Child Related Disputes |
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9 |
4-May |
Children in Court Proceedings |
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10 |
11-May |
Child Maintenance and Support |
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11 |
18-May |
Dependency and the Law: Social Welfare |
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12 |
25-May |
Children and Family Formation |
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13 |
1-Jun |
NO LECTURE |
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- Academic Appeals Policy
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- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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