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Sharing & Caring parenting after separation

An article by Randal Binnie. Having practiced family law for almost 25 years, I have seen many changes in the Family Law Act, predominantly concerning children. At the time of the commencement of the Family Law Act in 1976 we lived in…

The Magic of Mediation

I have had more than one lawyer say to me “Let’s see what magic you can do today”. They were talking about how mediation results in agreement. Is it magic? Well no, but it is amazing how seemingly uncompromising positions can ultimately…
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SEPARATING PEACEFULLY

DANGERS OF CONTINUING COHABITATION AFTER SEPARATION AND THE EFFECTS ON CHILDREN. What have you been advised to do? There is potential danger and injury to the physical and mental health of both the parties and their children where they choose to continue to live in a state of anxiousness and
Randal Binnie
Randal Binnie
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About our Firm

Family Lawyers & Mediation Services commenced in September 2003 and was created by the current partners Mark Francis and Randal Binnie. Originally known as Francis & Binnie Lawyers the name was changed some years ago to more properly reflect the family law and mediation work we do. Our experience and expertise in family law ensures our clients have the most capable divorce lawyers that Brisbane can offer. We have visited offices at Helensvale on the Gold Coast, and in Brisbane City. Get the best advice from our partners. Go to our Contacts Page to see where we are located.
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ADVANCE HEALTH DIRECTIVES

Advance Health Directives allow you to give written and binding directions for your future health care and treatment.
Mark Francis

Mark Francis LL.B

Mark has over twenty years experience in law. He is admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court Queensland the the High Court of Australia. Mark is a Commissioner for Declarations, Member of the Queensland Law Society and holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology and is a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association of the Law Council of Australia.
Randal Binnie

Randal Binnie LL.B Notary Public

Randal is a Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialist and Nationally Accredited Mediator. He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland on 28 January 1992 and as a solicitor to the High Court of Australia.