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 Rowan Wilson | Sep 27, 2018 | General News
In our last construction law update we informed you that the changes to the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (BCIPA) being introduced by BIF (the Building Industry Fairness Act 2017), were to be delayed until December 2018. A summary of the...
by Lauren Doktor | Sep 27, 2018 | General News
Following a recent decision of the Fair Work Commission on bullying in the workplace, you may be surprised to learn just how far the anti-bullying laws extend. The definition of “worker” under the Fair Work Act is given a much wider meaning than just the traditional...
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...
