5 Biggest Myths About Family Law
Family law is complex, and its complexity adds to the countless myths surrounding the topic. These myths can add yet…
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.
How To Save An Unhappy Marriage
Can you guess the most important and frequent topic of conversation between couples? It’s money, according to an Ameriprise Financial…
My former husband and I have 50/50 care of our 10 year old child. Our child attends the local primary school. The child’s wishes are to continue to go to that school. My ex husband wants our child to go to private school, which I cannot afford. Can I enrol child in local high school for next year, or do I need my ex husband’s consent?
A dispute as to a change in schooling for a child raises two important questions for consideration: Who makes this…
My wife and I have already finalised our finances. All that remains is to be divorced. We were just about to move on, but got caught living under the one roof together, during quarantine. What can we do? Can we still get divorced, even if we’re struck living together in our family home?
When applying to Court for divorce, you must satisfy the Court that you and your spouse have been living separately…
I’m wanting to remove my ex-partner from my mortgage. Once we agree on a pay-out figure, what paperwork do we need to do, and how much will it cost?
Relationship breakdown usually means unbundling financial affairs. For many couples, that means deciding who will retain the relationship home.
I’m in a new relationship – how do I go about keeping my own money, if the relationship doesn’t work?
What you’ll be looking for is a legal product called a Financial Agreement. In it, you can specify the deal…
Taking my children overseas: do I need to tell the other parent?
The short answer is YES! Not just because there could be legal consequences if you don’t, but because it’s the…
COVID-19: Ex-partner is a nurse – can I withhold our child?
This is a very real question for many parents at the moment. There is, unfortunately, no one size fits all…
Property settlements: what’s included in the asset pool?
The first step in a property settlement is to identify and value all of the assets, liabilities and financial resources…
How much will I receive in my property settlement?
Answer: Property settlement outcomes are determined on a ‘case by case’ basis. An equal division does not always represent an…
Managing Toxic Communications: 5 Steps Before You Press ‘Send’
In last week’s blog I wrote about changing the way we interact with our former partners and co-parents, so as…
Letting Go: How To Communicate After Marriage Separation & Keep Your Sanity
In my experience, the most bitter post-marriage separation relationships started out harmlessly enough – guarded, but functional. However, at some…
Revenge – A Dish Best Served…Not At All
When people who have separated first see a family lawyer, they are, understandably, experiencing the full gamut of emotions –…
I’m Not Signing This! What To Do When Your Pre-Nup Seems Like A Bad Deal
Well-drafted pre-nups (Financial Agreements) can be a useful tool to help separating couples avoid seeing the inside of a courtroom.…
My Family Law Case Is Stalled – How Do I Get To A Settlement?
January inevitably begins with palpable gusto. For business owners and entrepreneurs, there are new targets to hit, new products to…
Drowning In Your Divorce? Time To Get Your Priorities Right
Old adage, how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. The same is true of your separation…
