The Divorce Course Podcast
This Mother and Daughter duo discuss and cover the legal stages and steps that you will face on your way to freedom through divorce. These are practical and real discussions with Lyn Galvin a family lawyer of 35 years experience and her daughter Laura a divorced mother of three. Laura helps turn her mother's lawyer jargon into something everyone will understand. Lyn shares all her tips and practical advice on separating. Through this podcast they aim to help you through your Australian divorce or de-facto separation to make it more cost effective and less stressful.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 216
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Court Etiquette: What to say and do if self representing in the Family Law Court
Episode 18 - Court Etiquette: What to say and do if self representing in Family Law Court
Summary:
We discuss what the court etiquette rules are in the Family Court of Australia. What to do when you…
Coercive Control in Divorce and after Separation
Summary:
In this episode we begin to cover the ins and outs of coercive control; what it is and how you can protect yourself from it after you’ve separated.
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Child Support in Australia
Talking all things child support giving you a summary from a lawyer of 35 years experience. -What is child support - Who can apply for it - When can you apply for child support - How can you apply - …
Parental Alienation - What it is and what can you legally do to fix it.
In this episode we cover
1. What is parental alienation?
2. What does the court do about parental alienation?
3. How can you identify the signs that your child is being alienated from you?
4. Parenta…
Domestic Violence and Family Violence Part 2
Show Notes:
Please note: This is general advice only.
Links below as discussed in this episode.
NSW Domestic Violence Helpline 1800 65 64 63
ACT Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS) 6280 0900
SA…
Taking control of your finances & red flags of financial abuse with guest Pedro Marin
Introducing special guest financial planner Pedro Marin.
Pedro Marin (instagram) @pmrfinancial
- How to approach a bank to get information
- Your home loan and divorce
- What is financial abuse?
- What are…
Parenting orders and plans after divorce
Summary:
Listen to Lyn’s rules and guide to creating parenting plans, or parenting orders. Pick up the tips she’s learnt in 35 years of family law. Learn how to use her golden rule of “WHAT IF” when…
Affidavits for Divorce Settlements in the Family Law Court
Summary:
You will need an affidavit for family law court hearings or when you file an application in the court. Find out what an affidavit is and how you can prepare one yourself or with the help of…
Six simple ways to cut costs in your Divorce
Summary:
Get the insider knowledge on how to keep your family law and divorce bill down. Lyn, a lawyer of 35 years, explains to Laura how legal billing works and 6 ways you can keep the cost down.
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Family reports in your divorce
Summary:
So you’ve been ordered to get a family report done by the family court. Lyn and Laura talk you through what it is, what happens and answer all the frequently ask questions that you might ha…
Domestic Violence and how to get out of it Part 1
Summary:
In this episode we begin to cover the ins and outs of domestic violence and what the legal process is to get out of it. Lyn discusses with Laura what a protection order is and how you can …
Divorce Mediation: what to expect & how to prepare.
Summary:
Mediation is usually the first step you take before court. Or it can be ordered by the court. This episode covers all the things around mediation. What to expect, what will happen, how to p…
How to negotiate an agreement after divorce.
You’ve left what’s the next step in divorce. It’s time to focus on starting the process of sorting property and children’s matter. This episode touches on how to get yourself informed on wh…
Moving out once you've decided to divorce.
The second step once you’ve decided to divorce is to decide who stays in the home and who goes and how? Lyn discusses with Laura the options for you and your new living arrangements based o…
Divorce: What to do before you leave
The first step once you’ve decided to divorce is to get prepared. Being prepared before you separate can help you streamline and shorten your divorce process, saving money and drama. Lyn th…