Family Law - LAWS502
This unit covers the study of legal regulation of family relations. Although a great number of laws have a bearing on the 'family', this unit focuses on the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) and the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). The unit is divided into five main parts: the concept of family and its historical development; the concept of marriage as a heterosexual union; dissolution of marriage; financial relationships, especially when they breakdown; children and their rights under family law. An interdisciplinary approach to family law will enable students to analyse the interrelationship between the state, law and society.
Credit Points: | 3 |
When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Archana Parashar |
Prerequisites: |
(24cp in LAW or LAWS units) or (39cp at 100 level or above including LAWS260) |
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NCCW(s): | LAW402, LAW452 |
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Assessed As: | Graded |
Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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