http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/8517104/sisters-in-last-ditch-bid-to-stay-in-aust The family of four sisters in an international custody dispute has been given fresh hope they will be allowed to stay in Australia pending another legal challenge. A Family Court judge is expected to decide later on Thursday whether to grant an application for a stay of his original order that the girls return
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Forged signature on housing finance application
This article may seem a little off-topic for the MRA Website, but be warned it is not. The Child Support Agency has for many years been able to access banking documents, loan applications and other financial details about your personal finances. On many occasions we have noted CSA have conducted a review and set the
Men cannot sit next to unaccompanied children on Virgin flights
Two years ago, British Airways found itself accused of blatant discrimination when flight attendants asked a male passenger to move away from sitting next to an unaccompanied minor. Mirko Fisher was embarassed and humiliated, so much so, he did not let it rest and took court action against British Airways. Read more here. Just this week, Virgin
Italian father seeks return of 4 daughters under the Hague Convention
Australian High Court rules no role for kids in custody rows. The High Court has dismissed an appeal that could have given children a greater and more direct say on custody arrangements in legal brawls between parents. Family law experts yesterday welcomed the decision of the bench to throw out an appeal brought on behalf
High Court dismisses international custody battle
ABC © Enlarge photo Four young sisters at the centre of an international custody row have failed in their bid to have the High Court intervene in the dispute. The girls’ lawyer argued that the Family Court denied procedural justice when it failed to appoint legal representation for the girls before it determined they
Men’s Guide to a Smooth Divorce
How to save your kids, your money and your sanity, A well written, sensitive and sensible guide to separation, children, property settlement and divorce. It is American, but the principles expressed here are universally preferable and acceptable. The author introduces the book by welcoming readers with the words , “I’m glad you found this book. Even
Proposed Graduate Diploma in Male Studies – your feedback sought
The University of South Australia and the Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies (AIMHS) are proposing to establish a Graduate Diploma in Male Studies to be offered in Australia and internationally in 2014. This program will be the first of its kind to be offered anywhere in the world. The Graduate
Aiming for a fair share of parenting in split families
WHERE it is possible and good for the kids, shared parenting is worth fighting for. Children have a right to be brought up by both parents. This means dads should have the same rights as mums. Source: HWT Image Library Two of Australia’s leading law experts last week questioned the value of shared parenting. The
Child Support Agency – Over 1 in 3 complaints against staff upheld
More than a third of Child Support Agency complaints against its staff upheld THE Child Support Agency has upheld more than a third of complaints this year against its staff from parents unhappy with the service. As of May the CSA had received 1369 complaints of which 518 were upheld. It comes as Centrelink
Roxon to tackle law on family violence
NICOLA Roxon has flagged further changes to the Family Law Act to improve the court system’s response to family violence, amid calls for greater clarification on how and when family violence should be relevant to disputes. The Attorney-General yesterday declared there was “more to do” in reforming the system to provide better support for victims,