by precedence | Nov 2, 2018 | General News
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia has examined the application of the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986 (Cth), in the context of a child being abducted or unilaterally relocated from another country to...
by precedence | Oct 24, 2018 | General News
The simple answer to this question is – yes. Since 2002, parties’ superannuation interests have been treated as property that is available for distribution in family law property settlements. In some relationships, superannuation will be the most significant...
by precedence | Oct 12, 2018 | General News
On 1 July 2018, a number of changes came into effect in relation to binding child support agreements. Before highlighting the important elements of these changes and their significance, it is useful to look at what exactly a binding child support agreement is. What...
by precedence | Sep 25, 2018 | General News
The Family Law Act facilitates what is known as compulsory family dispute resolution. This requires parents to attempt to mediate their parenting dispute with a family dispute resolution practitioner (“FDRP”), prior to commencing proceedings in court. If...
by precedence | Aug 31, 2018 | General News
We are pleased to announce an exciting new strategic alliance between Miller Harris Lawyers of Cairns, and the Brisbane Family Law Centre. As you know we, at Miller Harris Lawyers, have worked with North Queensland businesses and individuals for over 25 years in a...
