University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

77760 Family Dispute Resolution

6cp

Requisite(s): 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice AND 79771c Dispute Resolution (PG)

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.


Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: M Scott

This subject provides instruction in the theoretical and practical aspects of the use of non-adversarial techniques for resolving family disputes. Different approaches and skills are presented together with a critical evaluation of the use of such techniques. Less adversarial approaches to trials relating to disputes over children and the impact of new legislation is considered in the context of the new family law framework.

The subject covers such topics as:

  • the nature of family disputes
  • the legal system and the new family law framework for the resolution of family disputes
  • the less adversarial approach to trials in the Family Court of Australia
  • dispute resolution processes in relation to financial aspects of family disputes
  • children's issues in family disputes
  • the effects of domestic violence and the power dynamic in family disputes
  • ethical issues in conducting family dispute resolution processes
  • developments in dispute resolution practice including Collaborative Law practice and compulsory community based services.

Students are introduced to the legal, psychological and social aspects of family disputes through formal information giving and also through experiential teaching techniques. They are expected to research in the area to further their understanding of this complex and challenging area of law and social policy. Students may choose their area of research for a written paper and seminar presentation.

Note(s)

This subject was formerly called Interpersonal Conflict Resolution.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $624.50
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,070.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.