Family Law unit (LAW382)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit examines sources of family law, legal recognition of family relationships, legal obligations between family members, processes for responding to family law issues, the family law courts, principles applying to parenting and financial matters, the socio-economic context, and law reform.

Summary

Unit name	Family Law
Unit code	LAW382
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Law
Discipline	Law
Coordinator	Doctor Olivia Rundle
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify, research and synthesise knowledge of the family law system, sources of family law, legal principles, legislation, case law and processes.
• Evaluate and critique the effect of family laws and processes on society in various contexts.
• Communicate fluently in written and/or verbal form, appropriate to the audience, using correct grammar, logical structure, and attribute sources in appropriate referencing style.
• Communicate effectively and participate collegially and constructively in classes, engaging in learning both independently and as part of a group.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

50 credit points of Intermediate Law core

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

LAW682

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	MyLO self paced online learning. 2 hour orientation lecture and 9 x 1 hour face to face lectures. 10 x 2 hour face to face workshops.
Assessment	In class discussion (weekly) (30%)|Test (30%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Adiva Sifris, Lisa Young, Robyn Carroll, Anna Parker, Michelle Fernando and Renata Alexander, Family Law in Australia (LexisNexis, 10th ed., 2021) Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)
Recommended	As per MyLO and Reading List

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