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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit involves a detailed examination of current family law in Australia. The unit examines matters including a historical introduction to family law, the division of family law powers under the constitution, the Family Law Act and the Family Court, marriage, nullity and dissolution, the consequences of marriage and the status of children, the powers and responsibilities of parents and orders made as to children, parents and maintenance. Equitable procedures for the distribution of property and considerations relating to care of children will be highlighted.
Students must pass LAW2102.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is offered on campus and off campus. For on campus students there is a class contact commitment of 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial per week for 1 semester. Off-campus students access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. All written work is required to demonstrate the application of professionally appropriate language skills.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Option (a) 2,500 word essay, or (b) 1,500 word essay plus presentation in format agreed with the Unit Coordinator. | 40% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Option (a) 2,500 word essay, or (b) 1,500 word essay plus presentation in format agreed with the Unit Coordinator. | 40% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit involves a detailed examination of current family law in Australia. The unit examines matters including a historical introduction to family law, the division of family law powers under the constitution, the Family Law Act and the Family Court, marriage, nullity and dissolution, the consequences of marriage and the status of children, the powers and responsibilities of parents and orders made as to children, parents and maintenance. Equitable procedures for the distribution of property and considerations relating to care of children will be highlighted.
Students must pass LAW2102.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
This unit is offered on campus and off campus. For on campus students there is a class contact commitment of 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of tutorial per week for 1 semester. Off-campus students access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. All written work is required to demonstrate the application of professionally appropriate language skills.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Option (a) 2,500 word essay, or (b) 1,500 word essay plus presentation in format agreed with the Unit Coordinator. | 40% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Assignment | Option (a) 2,500 word essay, or (b) 1,500 word essay plus presentation in format agreed with the Unit Coordinator. | 40% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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