Australian Family Law

Belinda Fehlberg-Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne Rae Kaspiew-Leading Australian Socio-legal Researcher, Family Law and Family Violence Jenni Millbank-Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Technology, Sydney Fiona Kelly-Senior Lecturer, School of Law, La Trobe University Juliet Behrens- Senior Associate, Dobinson Davey Clifford Simpson Lawyers

• 1. Introduction2. Structural Fragmentation: The Constitutional Framework3. Mechanics of Fragmentation: The Jurisdictional Framework4. The Legal Recognition of Family Relationships5. Family Violence6. Introduction to parenting disputes7. Processes for Resolving Parenting Disputes8. Framework and Principles for Decision Making in Children’s Matters9. Specific Issues in Parenting Disputes10. Introduction to Financial Disputes11. Child Support12. Processes for Resolving Property Disputes13. Legal Framework for Resolving Property Disputes14. Specific Property Issues in Property Disputes15. Maintenance for Spouses and de Facto Partners16. Conclusion