LAWS77-803: Family Dispute Resolution 1

Description

Family Dispute Resolution 1 is a subject offered in the Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution and Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution and can also be taken as an elective in other Masters programs offered by the Faculty of Law. The practice of family dispute resolution is a specialist area of dispute resolution. This subject will introduce students to the legal, social and financial implications of practising as a family dispute resolution practitioner. Students will develop the necessary skills to support the safety of vulnerable parties, manage responses to domestic and family violence and work with a child focused approach.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	LAWS77-803
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:	September 2023 [Non-Standard Offering] September 2024 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Law
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $5,450.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,560.00 Commencing in 2025: $5,680.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,860.00 Commencing in 2024: $6,220.00 Commencing in 2025: $6,500.00

Learning outcomes

Apply theoretical knowledge and principles in resolving complex parenting and financial disputes.
Apply diagnostic skills and strategies to manage challenges in family dispute resolution.
Critically analyse and evaluate advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the context of family dispute resolution.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Pre-requisites: LAWS77-802: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2 Co-requisites: There are no co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:	This subject is not available to Study Abroad Students This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid. Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details. Students must be enrolled in a Masters level law degree OR LA-43040 Doctor of Legal Science (Research) OR LA-43057 Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

LAWS77-802: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

This subject is not available to

Study Abroad Students
This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid.
Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details.

Students must be enrolled in a Masters level law degree OR LA-43040 Doctor of Legal Science (Research) OR LA-43057 Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

September 2023

Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	16/07/2023
Semester start:	06/11/2023
Subject start:	06/11/2023
Cancellation 1:	10/11/2023
Cancellation 2:	11/11/2023
Last enrolment:	08/11/2023
Withdraw - Financial:	13/11/2023
Withdraw - Academic:	16/11/2023
Teaching census:	12/11/2023

September 2024

Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	30/09/2024
Subject start:	30/09/2024
Cancellation 1:	04/10/2024
Cancellation 2:	04/10/2024
Last enrolment:	02/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	07/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	10/10/2024
Teaching census:	06/10/2024

Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	16/07/2023
Semester start:	06/11/2023
Subject start:	06/11/2023
Cancellation 1:	10/11/2023
Cancellation 2:	11/11/2023
Last enrolment:	08/11/2023
Withdraw - Financial:	13/11/2023
Withdraw - Academic:	16/11/2023
Teaching census:	12/11/2023

Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	30/09/2024
Subject start:	30/09/2024
Cancellation 1:	04/10/2024
Cancellation 2:	04/10/2024
Last enrolment:	02/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	07/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	10/10/2024
Teaching census:	06/10/2024