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Unit of Study LAWS2056 - Family Law Practice (2026)

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Unit description

Examines the provisions of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and other key legislation. Introduces students to the relationship between the law and family and explores the legal rights and obligations of family members with a particular focus on divorce, parenting, property and violence.

Unit content

Module 1: The relationship between the law and family

Module 2: Constitutional and jurisdictional issues, the courts and dispute resolution

Module 3: Violence and abuse

Module 4: Parenting matters

Module 5: Financial matters

Module 6: Special issues in family law

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify discuss and evaluate the fundamental principles of Family Law

analyse, research, and apply Family Law principles to generate legal solutions to practical situations

identify and evaluate alternative types of dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and conciliation, known as Family Dispute Resolution under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

apply ethical frameworks to Family Law professional practice contexts.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Essay 50%
Evaluation 50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Essay 50%
Evaluation 50%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.