Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Gold Coast Family Law Firm
At BGM Family Lawyers, we operate as a collaborative collective where shared knowledge and experience form the foundation of our strength. Our approach involves workshop-style case reviews, ensuring every client benefits from the combined expertise of our three directors with 60 years of collective experience. As a specialist family law firm based on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane, we serve clients across Australia and internationally, offering tailored solutions for complex family law matters.Our boutique firm structure allows us to provide personalized attention while maintaining the rigorous standards of legal practice. Recognized by Doyles Guide as industry leaders, we combine transparency in fees with a commitment to achieving outcomes that prioritize children's well-being. Our team includes five Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialists and 12 dedicated legal professionals, ensuring clients receive expert guidance through every stage of their case.
Services
Property Settlement
Spousal Maintenance
Parenting Agreements
Child Support
Financial Agreements
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- Our collaborative team approach ensures multiple expert perspectives on every case
- Transparent fee structures with fixed fee options available
- Recognized excellence by Doyles Guide as family law leaders
- Five QLS Accredited Family Law Specialists in our team
- Dedicated mediation centre for alternative dispute resolution
Associations and certifications
- Doyles Guide
- Queensland Law Society Accredited Family Law Specialists
What people say
Exceptional service
Genuine support
Successful outcomes
Expert guidance
Transparent communication
Services
Property Settlement
Our property settlement service helps clients navigate the complex division of assets and liabilities during separation. We employ a four-step legal process to determine fair outcomes, considering factors like relationship duration, health, income potential, and parental responsibilities. Our experienced team provides strategic guidance through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution methods, ensuring compliance with the Family Law Act while protecting your financial interests.
Spousal Maintenance
We assist clients with spousal maintenance matters, determining eligibility and payment amounts based on financial need and capacity. Our lawyers help establish agreements or court orders that address post-separation financial support requirements, considering factors like relationship duration, living standards, and childcare responsibilities. We provide guidance on both temporary and long-term maintenance arrangements under Australian family law.
Parenting Arrangements
Our parenting arrangement service focuses on creating child-centered solutions for post-separation family dynamics. We guide clients through developing parenting plans, mediation processes, and court-ordered arrangements that address living schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and communication protocols. Our approach prioritizes children's well-being while ensuring practical, enforceable solutions for co-parenting arrangements.
Child Support
We provide comprehensive child support services including administrative assessments, binding agreements, and court-ordered arrangements. Our team helps clients understand their obligations and entitlements under Services Australia guidelines, negotiate private agreements, and address complex issues like international child support and private school fee contributions while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Our dedicated mediation centre offers alternative dispute resolution options to resolve family law matters outside court. We facilitate constructive negotiations through qualified practitioners, helping clients reach binding agreements on property division, parenting arrangements, and financial support while maintaining privacy and reducing emotional stress during separation proceedings.
People
Dan Bottrell
Director
With extensive family law experience, Dan Bottrell leads our team of specialists. He focuses on achieving practical solutions for complex legal matters, particularly in property settlements and parenting arrangements.
Kate Graham
Director
Kate Graham brings significant expertise in child custody matters and spousal maintenance cases. Her client-focused approach ensures clear guidance through complex legal processes.
Orlena Moloney
Director
Orlena Moloney specialises in financial agreements and property settlements. She provides strategic advice to protect clients' assets during separation proceedings.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We specialise in divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements, spousal maintenance, child support, and alternative dispute resolution.
How can you help with property settlement?
Our team helps isolate and quantify your property pool, assess contributions, and identify relevant factors to project outcomes for your unique case.
What is alternative dispute resolution?
This includes mediation and arbitration processes that resolve disputes outside court, offering cheaper, faster, and confidential solutions with binding agreements.
Can you assist with child support cases?
We help with child support assessments, creating agreements, and understanding payment arrangements through Services Australia or private agreements.
How do you handle separation and divorce cases?
We provide comprehensive support for parenting arrangements, financial issues, child support, spousal maintenance, and property settlements during separation and divorce.
