How Do I Prove My Date of Separation?
Key Takeaways “We agreed things were over months ago, but how do I actually prove when we separated?” It’s a…
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What to Do If Your Ex Is Delaying the Property Settlement
Separation is difficult enough without the added stress of a property settlement that seems to be going nowhere. When one…
SEPARA-CATIONS – Remember to take a break from your break-up
Separation and divorce can, for many, be a longer road than expected. For those couples who are engaged in litigation…
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…
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…
Do you have to pay child support if your child drops out of school in Australia?
Watching your child leave school before finishing Year 12 can bring up a mix of emotions, from concern about their…
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…
4 Things You Can Do To Kick-Start Your Stalled Family Law Matter
Separating from your former partner can be emotionally taxing at the best of times. But it can be even more…
What Should I Know After An Initial Consultation With A Family Lawyer?
Making an appointment with a family lawyer is no doubt a daunting prospect for most clients. At a distressing time,…
How to get your Family Law Matter Done & Dusted
While divorcing or separating can be a long and emotionally stressful process, it’s important not to delay taking the final,…
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…
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…
Goodbye 2018….Hello 2019
As our second year at BGM Family Lawyers draws to a close, I pause to look back on it and…
