F2007253 Family Law

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Law Law Day Course

Lecture Code F2007253 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 親族法

Subject Name
（Katakana）シンゾクホウ

Subject Name in
English Family Law

Instructor TAKADA KYOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) タカダ　キョウコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture,note-taking,materials

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Law

Eligible Students

Keywords the family law, marriage, divorce, maintenance obligation, children's right

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Business Law
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Public Policy
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Legal Profession Training Course
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system.

Law and Politics
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The course aims to provide an understanding of the structure and basic concepts of family law, and to develop the ability to analyze specific issues through case law and legal theories.

Class Schedule Session 1. Orientation, What is Family Law?
Session 2. Principles of Family Proceedings and the Family Courts (studying based on divorce procedures)
Session 3. What is Marriage?, Formation of Marriage, Impediments to Marriage
Session 4. Effects of Marriage, Purpose of Divorce Law, Grounds for Divorce
Session 5. Divorce Petition by the Culpabile Spouse, Effects of Divorce
Session 6. Surname and Koseki-system, De Facto Marriage, Protection of Same-Sex Couples
Session 7. Establishment of the Parent-Child Relationship and Legitimacy Presumption System
Session 8. Acknowledgment of Parentage System, Births Based on Artificial Insemination
Session 9. Adoption, Social Care of Children
Session 10. Parental Authority and it's Restrictions, Child Protection from Abuse, Guardianship for Minors
Session 11. Domestic Violence (Child Abuse, Domestic Violence)
Session 12. Parent and Child after Divorce
Session 13. Adult Guardianship and Maintenance
Session 14. Diverse Families and the Role of Family Law
Session 15. Summary of Lectures

A final exam will be conducted.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 二宮周平『家族法〔第5版〕』新世社（2019年）

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Note-taking,distributed materials

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Text Reading: It is required to thoroughly read the texts covering the scope of the lecture.
After the lecture, submit a comprehension survey and deepen your understanding by reading related materials.

Requirements For the lectures, prepare the designated textbook, the Codes (including the Civil Code table of contents), and a notebook.
It is preferable to have taken subjects related to the Civil Code, such as Civil Code Part. 1.

Grading Method The grade will be based on a final exam. Those who cannot take the final exam must undergo a makeup examination, for which the proper procedures within the school must be followed.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Law Law Day Course
Lecture Code	F2007253	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	親族法
Subject Name （Katakana）	シンゾクホウ
Subject Name in English	Family Law
Instructor	TAKADA KYOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	タカダ　キョウコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Tues5-8：Higashi-Senda Lecture Rm M401/402
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture,note-taking,materials
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Law
Eligible Students
Keywords	the family law, marriage, divorce, maintenance obligation, children's right
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Business Law （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system. Public Policy （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system. Legal Profession Training Course （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system. Law and Politics （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to develop logical mind with systemic understanding of law system
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The course aims to provide an understanding of the structure and basic concepts of family law, and to develop the ability to analyze specific issues through case law and legal theories.
Class Schedule	Session 1. Orientation, What is Family Law? Session 2. Principles of Family Proceedings and the Family Courts (studying based on divorce procedures) Session 3. What is Marriage?, Formation of Marriage, Impediments to Marriage Session 4. Effects of Marriage, Purpose of Divorce Law, Grounds for Divorce Session 5. Divorce Petition by the Culpabile Spouse, Effects of Divorce Session 6. Surname and Koseki-system, De Facto Marriage, Protection of Same-Sex Couples Session 7. Establishment of the Parent-Child Relationship and Legitimacy Presumption System Session 8. Acknowledgment of Parentage System, Births Based on Artificial Insemination Session 9. Adoption, Social Care of Children Session 10. Parental Authority and it's Restrictions, Child Protection from Abuse, Guardianship for Minors Session 11. Domestic Violence (Child Abuse, Domestic Violence) Session 12. Parent and Child after Divorce Session 13. Adult Guardianship and Maintenance Session 14. Diverse Families and the Role of Family Law Session 15. Summary of Lectures A final exam will be conducted.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	二宮周平『家族法〔第5版〕』新世社（2019年）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Note-taking,distributed materials
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Text Reading: It is required to thoroughly read the texts covering the scope of the lecture. After the lecture, submit a comprehension survey and deepen your understanding by reading related materials.
Requirements	For the lectures, prepare the designated textbook, the Codes (including the Civil Code table of contents), and a notebook. It is preferable to have taken subjects related to the Civil Code, such as Civil Code Part. 1.
Grading Method	The grade will be based on a final exam. Those who cannot take the final exam must undergo a makeup examination, for which the proper procedures within the school must be followed.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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