What the subject is about
Family practice involves:
advising clients about matters arising from breakdown of marriage or other relationships, and
resolving disputes about family law problems through the court system or alternative dispute resolution processes.
This subject covers the fundamental processes in family practice, which will enable you to act competently for clients in family law matters and includes:
applications for dissolution of marriage
ancillary applications concerning problems such as parenting matters, property settlements, spouse maintenance and child support.
Some activities will be conducted in an onsite workshop. Before you attend the workshop complete the online exercises and reading in each unit.
Subject aim
The aim is to assist you to become competent in the following elements of family practice:
Applying for dissolution of marriage.
Acting in relation to ancillary matters.
Subject objectives
At the end of this subject you will be able to demonstrate competence in each element of family practice.
Element 1 Applying for Dissolution of Marriage
Unit 1 Taking Instructions and Preparing an Application for Dissolution
Unit 2 Presenting an Application for Dissolution
Element 2 Acting in Relation to Ancillary Matters
Unit 3 Advising on Ancillary Matters
Unit 4 Documenting and Finalising Settlement.
Assessment method & value
Assessment of court appearance - 60%
Assessment of file note of advice - 40%