Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Family Law
Course Code
JF_451
Branch of Science
Civil Rights; Law
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aldis Lieljuksis
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Ensure that students acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competence in the field of Family Law. To develop an understanding about the family law institute in Latvia and Family Law as part of the Civil Law of the Republic of Latvia and other related legislation, as well as to introduce the jurisprudence in the field of Family Law and its practical application in solving family legal issues.
Preliminary Knowledge
Introduction to Civil Law, Property Law.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of the study course acquisition students are able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of family law, family law institutes and the latest case law in the field of family law, which provides a basis for correct interpretation and application of family law, preparation of legal documents, complex family law issues, creative thinking and research in the field of family law.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course acquisition students are able to: explain and discuss in an argumentative manner both complex and systemic aspects of family law with both specialists and non-specialists; to independently use the theory, methods and problem-solving skills of family law in order to perform research activities and the functions of a highly qualified lawyer in the field of family law; independently formulate and critically analyze complex scientific and professional problems of family law, substantiate decisions and, if necessary, perform additional analysis.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course acquisition students are able to: integrate knowledge of various fields of civil law, contribute to the development of research and professional methods, show an understanding of the results of family law science and the potential impact of professional activities on society; to independently promote the development of their competencies and specialization in the field of family law; to provide legal advice on complex family law issues, applying the latest case law.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent work consists of study and scientific literature, analysis of legal acts and jurisprudence analysis in the field of family law. As part of the study course, two independent works must be developed and defended - an analysis of problematic issues in the distribution of joint property of spouses and an analysis of problematic issues in cases arising from custody and contact rights, including cases of illegal transfer of children across the border.
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Examination
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The final grade consists of the assessment of independent works (50%) and the exam assessment (50%). The assessment of independent works takes into account the completeness of the requirements, the quality of argumentation, the compliance of the style of expression with the requirements of grammar and professional legal language.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Property relations and personal relations between the spouses.
2.1. Personal rights and duties of spouses, their concept and content.
2.2. Property relations between the spouses, their concept.
2.3. Legal property relations between the spouses.
2.4. Contractual property relations between the spouses.
2.5. Separate ownership of property of the spouses.
2.6. Joint ownership property of the spouses.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Property relations and personal relations between the spouses.
2.1. Personal rights and duties of spouses, their concept and content.
2.2. Property relations between the spouses, their concept.
2.3. Legal property relations between the spouses.
2.4. Contractual property relations between the spouses.
2.5. Separate ownership of property of the spouses.
2.6. Joint ownership property of the spouses.
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Lecture
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2
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Adoption and custody.
4.1. Adoption and its legal consequences.
4.2. Adoption procedure.
4.3. Custody.
4.4. Place of residence of the child.
4.5. International child abduction.
4.6. Maintenance.
4.7. Access rights.
4.8. Termination and restriction of custody rights.
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Trusteeship.
6.1. Concept of trusteeship.
6.2. Trusteeship over persons with health disorders of mental nature or other health disorders.
6.3. Trusteeship over a person due to their living dissolutely or wastefully.
6.4. Trusteeship over the property of absent and missing persons.
6.5. Trusteeship over an entirety of property and concursus.
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Auditorium
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2
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Legal aspects of the relationship between parents and children.
3.1. Determination the line of descent of a child.
3.2. Recognition of paternity.
3.3. Recognition of paternity in the court – procedure.
3.4. Institutions protecting children’s rights and their role in protection of children’s rights.
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Marriage.
1.1. The concept and meaning of engagement.
1.2. The concept of marriage, entering into marriage and termination of marriage. 1.3. Lack of marriage, its legal consequences.
1.4. Divorce procedure and legal consequences of divorce.
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Lecture
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Legal aspects of the relationship between parents and children.
3.1. Determination the line of descent of a child.
3.2. Recognition of paternity.
3.3. Recognition of paternity in the court – procedure.
3.4. Institutions protecting children’s rights and their role in protection of children’s rights.
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Auditorium
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Guardianship.
5.1. Nature of guardianship.
5.2. Establishment of guardianship over minors.
5.3. Persons who may be appointed as guardians.
5.4. Duties of a guardian towards a minor.
5.5. Administration of the property of a minor.
5.6. Liability of the guardian.
5.7. Termination of guardianship.
5.8. The role of Orphan’s Court in solution of problems of guardianship and trusteeship.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Adoption and custody.
4.1. Adoption and its legal consequences.
4.2. Adoption procedure.
4.3. Custody.
4.4. Place of residence of the child.
4.5. International child abduction.
4.6. Maintenance.
4.7. Access rights.
4.8. Termination and restriction of custody rights.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Marriage.
1.1. The concept and meaning of engagement.
1.2. The concept of marriage, entering into marriage and termination of marriage. 1.3. Lack of marriage, its legal consequences.
1.4. Divorce procedure and legal consequences of divorce.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Civillikums. Pirmā daļa. ĢIMENES TIESĪBAS. Ziņotājs, Nr.22/23. 10.06.1993.
2.
Civilstāvokļa aktu likums. Latvijas Republikas likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.52 (3210). 01.04.2005.
3.
Bāriņtiesu likums. Latvijas Republikas likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.107 (3475). 07.07.2006.
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Bērnu tiesību aizsardzības likums. Latvijas Republikas likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr. 199/200 (1260/1261). 08.07.1998.
5.
Uzturlīdzekļu garantiju fonda likums. Latvijas Republikas likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.101 (3049), 01.12.2016.
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Ministru kabineta 11.03.2003. noteikumi Nr.111 "Adopcijas kārtība". Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr. (2810). 21.03.2003.
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Ministru kabineta 15.01.2013. noteikumi Nr.37 “Noteikumi par minimālo uzturlīdzekļu apmēru bērnam“. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr. 12. 17.01.2013.
8.
Augstākās tiesas Senāta judikatūra ģimenes tiesību jomā
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1.
Civilprocesa likums. Latvijas Republikas likums. Latvijas Vēstnesis, Nr.326/330 (1387/1391), 03.11.1998.
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Hodgkin, R., Newell, P. Implementation Handbook for the Convention on the Rights of the Child. New York: UNICEF. 2002.
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Kalniņš E. Privāttiesību teorija un prakse. Rīga. Tiesu namu aģentūra. 2005.
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Kalniņš, E. Laulāto manta laulāto likumiskajās mantiskajās attiecībās. Tiesu namu aģentūra. 2010.
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Kudeikina, I. Laulības noslēgšanas institucionālās piekritības problēmas. RSU zinātniskā konference. 2015.
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Vēbers J. Latvijas Republikas Civillikuma komentāri. Ģimenes tiesības. Rīga. Mans Īpašums. 2000.
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Augstākās tiesas Senāta tiesu prakses apkopojumi civiltiesību jomā
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Kucina I. Bērnu pārrobežu nolaupīšanas civiltiesiskie aspekti. Bērns starp vecākiem un valstīm. Rīga. Tiesu namu aģentūra. 2020.
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Timpare E. Mediācija – viens no ģimenes strīdu risināšanas līdzekļiem. Jurista vārds. Nr.24/25 (1134/1135). 16.06.2020.
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Krūmiņa V., Zemīte K. Tiesvedību mijiedarbība bērnu tiesību aizsardzības strīdos. Jurista vārds, Nr.24/25 (1134/1135). 16.06.2020.
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Kronberga I. Kā uzlabot bērnu tiesību aizsardzību Latvijā. Jurista vārds, Nr.24/25 (1134/1135). 16.06.2020.
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Blūmiņa L. Rīkojums par bērna atgriešanu – starptautisks instruments vecāku tiesību un bērnu interešu īstenošanai. Jurista Vārds, 16.06.2020., Nr. 24/25 (1134/1135).
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Zemīte K. Nepilngadīgās personas (bērna) viedokļa noskaidrošana. Jurista Vārds, 15.12.2020., Nr. 50 (1160).
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Kalnmeiere, D. Bērna iedzīvošanās jaunajā vidē un piekrišana bērna pārrobežu nolaupīšanai. Jurista Vārds, Nr. 6 (601). 09.02.2010., Nr. 7 (602). 16.02.2010.
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