LS370 Family Law
| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | ||||||||||||
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| Pre-requisites | 24 cp in Legal Studies | ||||||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||||||
| Restrictions | LS 270 | ||||||||||||
| Notes | offered in Summer Semester 2007-2008 | ||||||||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Brian Simpson (brian.simpson@une.edu.au) | ||||||||||||
| Unit Description |
Family law is relevant for students interested in legal practice in general or specialist firms. In practice it is a highly procedural area of law requiring a sound knowledge of both case law and statute. It is also an area subject to vigorous policy debates. The changing nature of society's interpretation of 'what is a family', as well as the constantly changing nature and composition of Australian society in the last few decades, makes family law a volatile and contentious subject. With the advent of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) came radical changes to family law. No longer was this to be a fault jurisdiction. The absence of the notion of fault in family law matters has attracted much comment. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |