Unit name | Family Law 1: Adult Relationships |
---|---|
Unit code | LAWD20047 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Short |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit aims to develop students’ understanding of Family Law and the foundational elements of the Family Justice System in relation to adult relationships i.e. how the law regulates adult family relationships and the use of law to resolve disputes between adult family members within families. The particular topics included relate to the creation and dissolution of family relationships (e.g. marriage, civil partnership and divorce), the extent to which individuals are able to make their own financial arrangements for themselves or their children when entering or leaving formal or informal relationships (e.g. marriage/civil partnership/cohabitation) and the protection of family members from abuse. The unit will address issues relating to the role of solicitors, mediators and the courts in assisting the resolution of these family disputes. The unit will also develop students’ skills in analysing and evaluating legal developments and policy initiatives relating to adult family relationships within families.
By the end of this unit a successful student will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a variety of asynchronous and synchronous activities
1 x summative assessment: coursework with a specified word count (100%)
The assessment will assess all of the intended learning outcomes for this unit.
Because the law on Adult Relationships is a fast moving subject, students should use the latest edition of the assigned textbooks. Page references will be given for the texts listed below.
Other books students may be referred to from time to time or otherwise wish to consult include: