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    Overview

    A critical examination of principles and global developments that underpin New Zealand’s family justice system, focusing upon ways the law impacts upon children, young people, parents, caregivers, families/whānau.

    Law and procedures concerning the formation and breakdown of family relationships, and the relationship between family and state. Legal recognition of theories of human relationships.

    Family law is a central part of the general practice of law. All lawyers should have a general knowledge of family law, both for their professional and personal life. There is also a growing number of lawyers who become specialists in family law.

    About this paper

    Paper title Family Law
    Subject Law
    EFTS 0.1250
    Points 15 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
    Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,066.38
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    LAWS 311, LAWS 411, LAWS 511
    Limited to
    MBHL, PGDipBHL
    Contact

    law@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Professor Nicola Taylor

    Textbooks

    Course readings are available via eReserve.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised

    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Develop understanding of how best to resolve complex multi-issue child and family law disputes on behalf of clients in a confident and effective manner
    • Be able to critically analyse issues of principle and policy raised by the family justice system and its operation in practice

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 15:00-15:50 9-13, 15-22
    Thursday 15:00-15:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
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