module
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3020: Family Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the following order although precise content and order may vary.
Lectures on the topics below are complemented by workshops on topics covered scheduled over the two weeks following the lecture
Term 1
Mediation in Family Law disputes
Legal Parentage
Parental Responsibility
Court Resolution of Private Disputes over Children
Public law: Child Protection (assessment and voluntary provisions)
Public law: Child Protection (compulsory orders and emergency provisions)
Term 2
Role of Family Law and the Family Justice System
Family definition and Family Law Marriage and Civil Partnership (CP) Cohabitation Law
Divorce/CP Dissolution and Nullity
Divorce/CP Dissolution and Financial Provision/Property Adjustment Cohabitation and Property issues
Domestic Violence
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 245 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 46 | 23 x 2 hour Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 9 | 6 x 1.5 hour Workshops |
| Guided Independent study | 120 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
| Guided Independent study | 35 | Workshop preparation |
| Guided Independent study | 80 | Assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent study | 10 | Formative assessment |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).