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Certificate of Family Law

Certificate of Family Law is an online professional development course that provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the Australian family law system.
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Study Hours
30 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Family law protects the rights and responsibilities of family members across many situations. Understanding family law is important so that all parties involved make informed decisions. This unique course is ideal professional development for those working in the family law sector and valuable to those navigating separation, divorce or child custody arrangements.

Certificate of Family Law is an online professional development course that provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the Australian family law system.

In this online family law course, you will explore the intricacies of family law to gain an understanding of legal institutions, processes and principles of marriage, divorce proceedings, child custody and support, property division and the impact of domestic violence.

You will also learn to navigate parenting arrangements and responsibilities, decision-making authority and related legal processes, such as mediation, disputer resolution and applications for parenting orders.

On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of family law for entry-level roles in the family law sector or to navigate personal challenges relating to family law confidently.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit - Certificate of Family Law
  • Overview of family law
  • The Family Law Act
  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • Legal institutions
  • Legislation and case law
  • Legal principles
  • Marriage and divorce
  • Grounds for divorce
  • Applying for a divorce
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Financial settlements
  • Custody issues
  • Property division
  • Alternatives to court
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Child custody
  • Parental responsibilities
  • Decision-making authority
  • Parenting plans
  • Child custody
  • Mediation
  • Dispute resolution
  • Application for a Parenting Order
  • Conciliation conference
  • Child support
  • Legal principles
  • Child support calculations
  • Property settlements
  • Property division and the law
  • Asset Pool
  • Binding Financial Agreements
  • Consent Orders
  • Duty of disclosure
  • Domestic violence and the law
  • Impacts of domestic violence
  • Intervention orders
  • Protection measures
  • Impact on parenting and property matters
  • Parenting arrangements
  • Property division
  • Financial control and economic abuse
  • Contributions and financial disparity
  • Future needs
  • Economic disadvantages
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Mediation and negotiation
  • Collaborative law
  • Arbitration
  • Advantages and challenges of ADR
  • The Family Court system
  • Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
  • Case management pathways
  • Courtroom etiquette
  • Advocacy skills
  • Confidentiality and attendance
  • Role of agencies
  • Diverse families
  • Same-sex relationships
  • Defacto relationships
  • Single-parent relationships
  • Parental rights
  • Legal recognition
  • International family law
  • Jurisdictional issues
  • Conflicts of laws
  • Child abduction
  • Hague convention
  • Foreign judgements
  • Ethics and family law
  • Role of lawyers
  • The practice of law
  • Confidentiality and privilege
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Estimated Duration
30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Printed Materials – Free to Print

Course materials for this program are available to print at no extra cost.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:

  • Family Law clerk
  • Government Clerk
  • Legal Aid Assistance Roles
My experience was great, the course material was well structured and easy to follow. The assignments provided an opportunity to apply what I learnt throughout the course. The tutors were consistently responsive and helpful. I highly appreciated the flexibility offered through the course extensions, as they helped me balance my other commitments with the study. Thank you so much.
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Patricia
Lane Cove, NSW
Certificate of Family Law
June 2026
The process was simple to follow and the content too. Tutors were great and receiving reminders often in relation to my course very helpful too.
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Destani
Thornlands, QLD
Certificate in Family Law
February 2026
It was good and met my knowledge requirements, which are essential for my current role.
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Shraddha
Larrakeyah, NT
Certificate of Family Law
July 2025
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At Australian Online Courses, we are passionate about helping individuals from diverse backgrounds achieve their career goals. Since 2008, we have created opportunities for people in Australia and around the world.

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What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

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Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.

You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!

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Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.

This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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