78139 Family Dispute Resolution
8cpRequisite(s): (78100c Postgraduate Legal Research AND 78136 Dispute Resolution) OR (78136 Dispute Resolution AND (102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration))
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Anti-requisite(s): 77760 Family Dispute Resolution
Description
This subject is an introduction to the theory and practice of the emerging family law framework that is supported by new legislation and developing practice in family dispute resolution. This subject studies the evolving alternatives to adjudication of family law matters and the demand for new dispute resolution systems and processes to avoid an adversarial approach to family disputes. The influence of the social sciences in this field and the growing body of research that examines the negative impact of protracted litigation on families, and in particular, children, is examined. As well as the legislative and theoretical aspects of family dispute resolution, this subject comprehensively explores the combination of voluntary and compulsory dispute resolution processes, supported by government policy and legislation, in this new family law framework. The quality and complementary aspects voluntary and compulsory approaches are also examined in terms of the accessibility and effectiveness of the new family law framework. This subject also examines the emerging practice of collaborative law and the impact this will have on modern legal advocacy and professional practice.
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.167
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