This unit covers the study of legal regulation of family relations. Although a great number of laws have a bearing on the 'family', this unit focuses on the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) and the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). The unit is divided into five main parts: the concept of family and its historical development; the concept of marriage as a heterosexual union; dissolution of marriage; financial relationships, especially when they breakdown; children and their rights under family law. An interdisciplinary approach to family law will enable students to analyse the interrelationship between the state, law and society. -- Course Website
Instructor: Associate Professor Archana Parashar
Prerequisites: (6cp in LAW units at 300 level(P)) or (39cp including 6cp in GEN or WST units) or admission to GDipArtsÂ
