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
- Teaching staff
- 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
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 | Not offered in 2025 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| 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
- Teaching staff
- 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