Donnie Harris Law

02/06/2026

This made our day!
We were deeply touched to receive these beautiful fruit and chocolate baskets from a grateful client during their family law matter.

It is our privilege to support clients through a difficult time, and we are truly grateful for such a thoughtful gesture. Knowing we've made a positive difference for our clients means so much to our team.

Thank you for your trust and kindness.

01/06/2026

CONVOY FOR THE CURE 2026🚛🏍️🚛🏍️
Congratulations to The Cure Starts Now Australia on a highly successful 2026 NSS Convoy for the Cure - the largest to date with record-breaking truck and motorcycle registrations and crowds lining the streets to see the big rigs roll in to Ross Dam Park. It was an incredible event with our community coming together to raise funds for research and trials into children's brain cancer.

Donnie Harris Law is proud to have been a long running supporter of The Cure Starts Now Australia, with our Principal, Donnie Harris the Chair of the Board.

The donations are still coming in...if you can help, please donate below:
https://www.givenow.com.au/2026convoyforthecure

We are CURRENTLY sitting at an incredible $184,724.00 for the 2026 NSS - Northern Stevedoring Services Power100 Convoy For The Cure Townsville. We aren't done yet though - donations are still coming in online. Thank you to everyone who has driven or ridden in the Convoy, donated, lined the streets, bought merchandise & supported our team this year, it's meant so much💜
If you would like to donate, there's still time: https://www.givenow.com.au/2026convoyforthecure
Eleni Millios Western Truck Group Brown and Hurley Penske The Cure Starts Now Australia

29/05/2026

Happy birthday to Courtney Estabrooks - we wish you a very happy day. 🎂🎉

29/05/2026

We are proud to sponsor the Legacy Pavilion at the Julia Creek Turf Club’s 110th Artesian Express Race Day at this year’s Julia Creek Dirt n Dust Festival.

28/05/2026

Our team is at the NQ Field Days Friday 29 & Saturday 30 May at the Townsville Showgrounds. 🚜
See you there!

25/05/2026

FAMILY LAW - PRE-NUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
What to consider?

A Binding Finding Agreement (BFA) - otherwise known as a Pre-Nuptial Agreement - can help protect assets and clarify financial arrangements before, during, or after a relationship. However, strict compliance with the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) is essential.

VALIDITY - For a BFA to be valid:
✅Both parties must provide full and frank financial disclosure
✅Each person must obtain independent legal advice
✅The agreement must be entered into freely, without pressure, duress or coercion

Even a well-prepared agreement can later be challenged if concerns arise about unfair pressure or inadequate disclosure. Unfair means that one party causes duress to the other party or brings pressure using either the circumstances of a fast approaching wedding date or some other threat for compliance.

⏰TIMING
A BFA can be prepared before, during and after a relationship ends. If property is being transferred, parties may avail themselves of the stamp duty exemption. If down the track a party alleges duress, threats were made, or disclosure was not full and frank, then it does not matter how well-prepared the BFA is, there is no guarantee that it won’t lead to court wars.

Seeking experienced legal advice early is key to ensuring your agreement is fair, enforceable, and tailored to your circumstances.

QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact our Family Law team to make an appointment.
www.dhlaw.com.au

19/05/2026

BREAKING POINT CHALLENGE⛓️‍💥
We’re proud to support Ashleigh as she takes part in the second annual Breaking Point Challenge for The Cure, raising funds and awareness for children and families impacted by brain cancer, through The Cure Starts Now Australia.

🙌 We are cheering Ashleigh on every step of the way and would love for our community to get behind this important cause as well.

CAN YOU SUPPORT ASHLEIGH?
If you’d like to support Ashleigh and donate, you can do so here:
➡️https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/ashleighbreakingpointchallenge

CrowdRaiser for The Cure Starts Now Australia Limited

14/05/2026

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09/05/2026

From our team at Donnie Harris Law, we wish you a very happy Mothers' Day.

08/05/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗦 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 and how can it assist in Family Law?

✅ LEGAL EXPECTATIONS: The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia now expect people involved in disputes following separation (either about parenting or property / financial settlement) to make every effort to resolve those disputes BEFORE making an application to the Court.

✅ MEDIATION: One of the ways to resolve disputes is utilising mediation. This is where a qualified mediator or practitioner who specialises in Family Dispute Resolution assists you and potentially your legal representatives and your former partner and potentially their legal representatives to come together and look for opportunities to resolve disputes.

✅ AGREEMENTS: Any agreement can be documented in an Application for Consent Orders and Minute of Consent Orders that are then filed with the Court and sealed. With respect to the property, the agreement must be “just and equitable” and for parenting in the children’s “best interests”.

✅ OUTCOMES: Mediations when assisted by your solicitors and an experienced mediator, more often than not result in a settlement. Of course, there are exemptions such as family violence or urgency where mediation is not recommended.

CAN WE ASSIST YOU?
If you are in need of assistance in this area, please get in touch with our Family Law team Rayarna Richey, Adriane Bushby and Alyssa Ramsay to make an appointment to see how we can help you.

Find out more: www.dhlaw.com.au