LIFE IMITATING ART – OR LIFE IN ART?
I recently visited some art galleries in Paris, and it struck me how, in the work of artists, where the…
Author: Dan Bottrell
Dan Bottrell is one of the Directors at BGM Family Law. He is a Family Law Accredited Specialist and Collaboratively Trained Lawyer. Read Dan's bio.
READY, SET…… PAUSE: Why You Don’t Have to Decide Everything After Separation
Key takeaways You don’t have to make every major decision immediately after a relationship breakdown When a relationship ends, you’re…
Financial Agreements: Is the advice ever really ‘simple’?
Key takeaways What makes a Financial Agreement binding under the Family Law Act? A Financial Agreement is a form of…
Navigating spousal maintenance: A comprehensive guide for high-income earners
Navigating the intricacies of spousal maintenance can be challenging for anyone, but for high-income earners, we know that the stakes…
What happens to the family business during a property settlement?
For many couples, a family business isn’t just an asset; it’s their livelihood, their legacy, and sometimes, their biggest financial…
Separation vs Divorce vs Property Settlement: What’s the difference?
When a relationship ends, there’s often a lot of confusion around what happens next, especially when it comes to legal…
How to navigate a high-net-worth property settlement in Australia
Learn how complex assets, business structures, and tax issues can impact high-net-worth property settlements, and why expert advice is essential.
How to protect your real estate assets in a divorce property settlement
Divorce can be emotionally challenging, especially when it comes to dividing assets. Real estate, particularly the family home, is often…
What to do if your spouse won’t sign divorce papers
When a marriage breaks down, most couples mutually decide to divorce. But what if one person wants a divorce and…
Do you have to pay child support if your child drops out of school in Australia?
Despite the government’s best efforts to ensure children complete their schooling, according to the latest data, the student retention rate…
Annulment vs. divorce: what’s the difference?
As Johnny Cash and June Carter sang in their hit song ‘Jackson,’ “We got married in a fever, hotter than…
De facto relationship vs. marriage: which is right for you?
According to the Australian Institute of Family Studies, there’s been a steady decrease in the number of marriages in Australia…
Who stays in the family home after separation?
When couples go their separate ways, emotions run high and uncertainties abound. Among the many important decisions that need to…
My partner has a heap of credit card debt – Will I have to share that in our property settlement?
Breaking up is never easy, particularly when it comes to the untangling of joint finances. While both parties’ initial focus…
My parents paid for our big fat wedding – will that be relevant in our financial settlement?
A separation can turn into a nasty tug-of-war over who gets what in the property settlement. The waters are further…
My partner cheated on me – will they be penalised in our financial settlement?
Although some couples can recover from cheating, others may feel that separation or divorce is their only option. In this…
