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…
Winds (or stiff breeze) of Change in law practices
As anyone who knows me well will tell you, change is not something I embrace or even shake hands with…
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…
Section of the Family Law Act Repealed
The Quirk in the Family Law Act As lawyers, we have long been aware of the “quirk” in the Family…
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…
Goodbye 2018….Hello 2019
As our second year at BGM Family Lawyers draws to a close, I pause to look back on it and…
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…
Take A Holiday From Your Divorce
Enduring a separation or divorce is one of the most emotionally intensive events of one’s life (second only, in my…
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE: FAQs
What is spousal maintenance? ‘Alimony’ may be a term you are familiar with, and we can probably attribute that to…
What Will Happen When I Meet My Family Lawyer For The First Time?
What happens at my first appointment? You have taken the step to make an appointment with a family lawyer, but…
