Law

Adult Family Law

Module code: M6008
Level 6
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay

On this module, you’ll explore the key rules and principles of adult family law. You’ll focus on:

• rules on marriage
• unmarried cohabitation and civil partnerships
• domestic violence
• divorce
• child support
• financial provision on divorce
• different methods of family dispute resolution.

Through theory and practice, you’ll cover:

• core ideas in adult family law, such as autonomy, privacy and freedom from discrimination
• the application of family law rules in social and political contexts
• critical reflections on family relationships and how they should be regulated in law.

Module learning outcomes

• Systematically explain, analyse and apply the important legal principles and rules affecting adult family law.
• Systematically explain and analyse the most important policy considerations that underpin the rules and principles governing adults sharing a family life
• Present a reasoned argument in which the rules of adult family law are applied
• Demonstrate the ability to initiate and undertake independent research to develop critical perspectives on adult family law