- Course Code
- LS 2503
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Mr D Lessels
Pre-requisites
(1) Available only to LLB students in Programme Year 2 or above, graduates on the two year degree, except with the permission of the Head of School. (2) LS 1011.
Overview
The course involves a consideration of the following topics: the nature and legal definition of marriage, constitution of marriage, regular and irregular marriages, nullity of marriage, the grounds for divorce and judicial separation, jurisdiction aspects of family law, financial provision on divorce, dissolution of marriage on ground of presumed death, legal aspects of the parent and child relationship, child protection, adoption, and cohabitation.
Recommended book: Green, Family Law Statutes, or Avizandum Statutes - Scots Family Law.
Structure
3 lectures per week for the first 6 weeks, 2 per week thereafter and 1 tutorial per fortnight.
Assessment
There will be 1 essay (which does not count towards the final degree mark).
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (100%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (100%).