This unit provides students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in family law and the policies underlying them. It commences with an examination of what is meant by 'family' and the challenges facing family law with the increase in diverse family forms. Included in this discussion are contemporary issues relating the advances in medical technology and the identification of parentage.<br/><br/>Once an understanding of what constitutes 'family' is established, the practice and process of family law including the non-adversarial procedures which have been established to encourage parties to resolve their disputes without the necessity of resorting to litigation... -- Course Website
