LAWS 3804
Law of the Family
Legal framework surrounding the family and family relationships in Canadian society. Topics include marriage and cohabitation, matrimonial support, custody and access, and dissolution of marriage. State interventions through law; law and change in family structures; equality issues; dispute resolution processes.
2025
Topics
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Explore and critique principles relating to state regulation of families through law
- Find relevant legislation and case law and to identify current family law issues
- family law in Canada and to consider law reform.
Readings
- The readings for this course are from: Julien and Marilyn Payne, Canadian Family Law (9th Ed) Toronto, Irwin Law, 2022.
Prerequisites & course information
Also listed as SOWK 3804 . Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2201 and LAWS 2202 . Lectures three hours a week.