LAW7021

Family property (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Professor Marcia Neave

Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: This subject will require students to master aspects of the law concerning property rights of cohabitants who are or were married to each other. Students will achieve a detailed knowledge of the theoretical framework and of current legal developments concerning aspects of the law which are of special difficulty or which are of special interest. The may also acquire an understanding of areas of law which are not strictly speaking family law but which impact on the operation of family law, eg the law of bankruptcy, the law of trusts and principles of valuation of property. They will accordingly be equipped to deal with matters going beyond the Family Law Act, eg the insolvency of a spouse, Federal Court proceedings and actions concerning trustees of family trusts when these impact on family law litigation.

Assessment: Research paper (3000 words): 40% + Final examination (supervised 1.5 hours): 50% + class participation: 10%

Contact Hours: One 2-hour seminar per week

Prerequisites: LAW4204 or relevant experience in practice