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…
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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 in 2023
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 in 2022
A new year is traditionally a time for fresh starts. And for some of us, this could include reflecting on…
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Section of the Family Law Act Repealed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…
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…
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…
10 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Keep A Divorce Sale On Track
Real estate agents often become involved at a crisis point in the life of their vendors – when they are…
Is Valentine’s Day A Heap Of Hooey?
When we find ourselves in Court, there is a lot of waiting time. And that means that there is a…
Social Media 6 Months On…..
It’s been 6 months since my inaugural blog. While there have been many things which have happened and about which…
How do I Choose a Family Lawyer?
You are going through what is likely to be one of the most traumatic experiences in your life. The person…
My Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Court
I spend a lot of my time discouraging my clients from choosing Court as an option to resolve their dispute.…
Disclosure Of Business Records – Must The Wizard Let The Mortals See Behind The Curtain?
While no two relationships have the same dynamic, for the business owners I represent, there is often a marked division…
