The aims of this subject are to:
Introduce students to the principles and practice of Family Law in Australia.
Enable students to develop an understanding of the principles underlying development of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and the amendments to it and other relevant legislation.
Provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the rationale for and the current law with respect to marriage, divorce, de facto, children and the financial aspects of relationship breakdown.
Provide students with an appreciation of past, present and likely future directions of family law.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Further required reading will be posted on VU Collaborate and students will need to look up cases as part of the prescribed reading.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):