Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Family Law |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1000 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $820.40 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 96 LAWS points
- Pre or Corequisite
- Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
- Restriction
- LAWS 311, LAWS 411, LAWS 511
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Teaching staff
Overview
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.
LAWS 322 provides a general introduction to child and family law in Aotearoa New Zealand through key legislation, caselaw, international conventions, theoretical influences and socio-legal developments concerning the formation and breakdown of adult relationships, post-separation parenting arrangements and the relationship between family, whānau and the state.
About this paper
| Paper title | Family Law |
|---|---|
| Subject | Law |
| EFTS | 0.1125 |
| Points | 15 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 96 LAWS points
- Pre or Corequisite
- Any 200-level LAWS paper not already passed
- Restriction
- LAWS 311, LAWS 411, LAWS 511
- Limited to
- LLB, LLB(Hons)
- Contact
- More information link
- Teaching staff
- Textbooks
All course readings for this paper are provided by the Faculty.
- 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
- To examine the development of child and family law over time and the influence of demographic trends, international conventions, child development theories and socio-legal research on the law, dispute resolution and professional practice with children, young people, adults, parents, families and whānau.
- To gain knowledge of kaupapa Māori approaches to family justice and, in particular, issues arising for family members and whānau in relation to the impact of colonisation and respect for tikanga.
- To become familiar with the role of the Family Court and out-of-court processes, professionals and agencies in protecting children and adults and resolving disputes that arise between adults, parents, guardians, caregivers and/or the state.
- To learn how best to utilise key legislative provisions, caselaw, services and research findings to advise clients on multi-issue child and family law disputes confidently and effectively.
- To consider Aotearoa New Zealand's family justice system within the broader international child and family law context.
- To identify and critically examine the application, coherence and future direction of legal principles and professional and cultural competencies in child and family law.