The barristers’ way of “dealing” with self-represented litigants

If you are thinking about representing yourself in the Australian Family Court or Federal Magistrates’ Court  then this  report should be part of your required reading. It is important to understand how the other party’s representatives, barrister and/or solicitor will view you as a self represented litigant. In 2001, the New South Wales Bar Association became

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Italian Father gives up custody battle

Despair … the father caught up in an international custody battle has “had enough” and returned to Italy. Photo: Michelle Smith The Italian father embroiled in an international custody battle has left Australia after giving up hope he will win his legal fight to get his daughters back to Italy. The father – who cannot

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‘Custody case mars global standing’

AUSTRALIA’S international reputation is being damaged by a bitter and prolonged tug-of-love over four Italian-born sisters, a Family Court judge has been warned. Lawyers for the Queensland Department of Communities yesterday urged Justice Colin Forrest to swiftly return the girls — aged between nine and 15 — to their father in Italy and end the

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‘Custody sisters’ hopes of Aust stay rise

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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