Independent children's lawyer or ICL: the myths, the facts and everything you need to know for your family law court case

Has your family law court case been appointed an ICL or Independent Children’s Lawyer?  Have you heard your lawyer or the court mention a potential ICL in your case? Are you about to enter the family court world and you are trying to sort parenting plans or parenting orders. Well this episode is for you. Listen to Lyn, a family lawyer specialist of 35 years and a past independent children’s lawyer, will explain and share with you the facts that may help support you and your children through this journey. 

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Resources referred to in this episode

Video to show to kids if and only if they are seeing an ICL

Information about RE: K

FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 - SECT 60CC

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You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

• What is an ICL

• What is an independent children’s lawyer

• What does an ICL do?

• When does an an independent children’s lawyer become involved

• What are the myths about ICL?

• When might a judge appoint an independent children’s lawyer

• Why might a judge appoint an independent children’s lawyer

• Kay & Kay Case and why it applies to the ICL

• How much weight does an independent children’s lawyer have in your case for judgement?

• How much does an ICL cost

• What is the process an ICL might follow in the Family Court of Australia

• What can an independent children lawyer do?

• Consent orders and an ICL

• Mediation and independent children’s lawyer

• The downside and upside of having an ICL in your family court case

• How to best prepare your child if they are going to have to meet their independent children’s lawyer

• How to write an affidavit to make the ICL pay attention to your point of view

• Affidavits and independent children’s lawyers

• How to manage the ICL and a high conflict divorce 

• How to manage the ICL with a manipulative or controlling narcissistic ex

• How to manage the ICL with an avoidant ex

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 
• LEGAL AID
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
• Relationships Australia 
• Police on 000
• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.