11441 (v.3) FS 213 Family Law
| Area: | School of Business Law |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Seminar: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): | 300684 (v.3) BLW29 Family Law or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | The legal system. Sources of law. Courts, tribunals, statutory interpretation. Case law and precedent. Procedure and evidence. Legal aid. The Australian Family Law Act, divorce, custody, child support, property settlement. The Child Welfare Act. Adoption. Sexual assault. Restraining orders. The Child Support Act. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Become familiar with the laws, courts and procedures of Western Australia relevant to the family. Learnt some fundamental rules of family law, definitions and principles. Understood the relationship between Federal laws and State laws relevant to the family. Recognised legal issues related to the family when they arise and to solve family law problems. Referred to appropriate legal resources in order to investigate issues relating to the family and construct legal arguments. Developed report writing skills. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Parker, S., Parkinson, P. and Behrens, J. (1994). Australian Family Law in Context - Commentary and Materials, 1st ed., Law Book Company. Thompson, J., (1989), Social Worker and the Law, 1st ed., Redfern Legal Centre Publishing. CCH, (1999), Australian Family Law Guide, 2nd ed., CCH Publications. Dickey, A., (1997), Family Law, 3rd ed., Law Book Company. Charlesworth, S, Turner, N. and Foreman, L., (1990), Lawyers Social Workers and Families, 1st ed., The Federation Press. Brown, M. and Hacket, J., (1989), Western Australian Introduction to Law, 3rd ed., Butterworths Book Co. |
| Unit Texts: | Guthrie, R. (1998). Family Studies (Law) 213 Coursebook, 3rd ed., Perth, Curtin University Publications. Guthrie, R. (1997), Family Studies (Law) 213 Reader. Perth, Curtin University Publications. Finlay, Bradbrook, Bailey and Otlowski. (1997). Family Law in Australia, Butterworths Book Co. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination (take home) 50%. Report One 25%. Report Two 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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