law4flm family law for mediators
FAMILY LAW FOR MEDIATORS
LAW4FLM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
This unit provides an overview of family law and has been designed specifically for family and child mediators. It assumes no prior legal training or knowledge of law, but does assume some basic understanding of governmental and political processes. It provides an introduction to legal process and legal research and an overview of the Family Law Act 1975. Topics include the four key practice areas for family and child mediators, namely, children's matters, property, maintenance and family violence. In addition to the substantive law there is a brief overview of legal procedures under the Family Law Act 1975.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorLee Ann Basser
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects L5FLM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Current enrolment in Graduate Diploma in Family Law Mediation. Subject to sufficent enrolments.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Family Law in Australia: Principles and Practice | Recommended | T. Altobelli | FEDERATION PRESS, 2003 |
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