Family Dispute Resolution

Code:

MD514

Acronym:

RLF

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Law

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S (since 05-02-2024 to 17-05-2024)

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Law

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MD	16	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2023	1	-	7,5	68

Teaching language

Portuguese
Obs.: Português

Objectives

1. Know the fundamental features of Procedural Law in Family Law.


2.     Interpret Procedural Law in the light of the substantive regime it aims to achieve.


3.     Understand the judicial organization specifically directed to the resolution of family litigations.


4.     Know the different types of guardianship in Family Law.


5.     Identify the space and the role of the voluntary jurisdiction in the scope of the composition of family legal relations.


6.     Assess the possible role of alternative means of dispute resolution in the context of Family Law.


7.     Solve practical situations within the thematic area of the course

Learning outcomes and competences

Achievement of the stated objectives.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Family and Civil Procedure II. Judicial organization in family matters III. The marital crisis: without breaking up the marriage IV. The marital crisis: with marriage breakdown V. Jurisdictional competence. VI. Investigation of maternity and paternity. VII. The protection and promotion of minors VII. Parental responsibilities VIII. Adoption IX. Protection of adults. X. Perspectives on resolving family disputes

Mandatory literature

Neil Andrews; Andrews on civil processes. ISBN: 978-1-78068-129-0
Mafalda Miranda Barbosa; Maiores acompanhados. ISBN: 978-989-8951-61-8
Rossana Martingo Cruz; Mediação familiar. ISBN: 978-972-32-1888-6
Cristina M. Araújo Dias; Regime geral do processo tutelar cível anotado. ISBN: 978-972-40-9549-3
António Santos Abrantes Geraldes; Código de processo civil anotado
Guilherme de Oliveira; Manual de direito da família. ISBN: 978-972-40-9718-3
Jorge Duarte Pinheiro; O^direito da família contemporâneo. ISBN: 978-989-8951-44-1
Rui Pinto; Processos especiais. ISBN: 9789726295785

Teaching methods and learning activities

Interactive classes with analysis and discussion of scientific and jurisprudential texts.

Assessment through debate in classes, preparation of written reports (50%) and participation in a final conference (50%).

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	50,00
Trabalho escrito	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	162,00
Frequência das aulas	48,00
Total:	210,00

Eligibility for exams

Non applicable.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment through debate in classes, preparation of written reports (50%) and participation in a final conference (50%).