Your last resort before going to family court

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In this episode Lyn & Laura explore your last resort efforts to avoid court and finally settle your property, or children's matters. They explore things you can do to negotiate further after all other efforts failed. Including looking at ways to negotiate based on their divorce personality. They also touch on the new family court processes and what to expect.

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

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You Don’t Want to Miss

• Ways to avoid court
• 5 things to explore before filing in the family court or the FCFCOA
• Writing letters to negotiate with your ex partner  to get to settlement.
• How does the personality type affect the way you negotiate
• What are the rules of offers to the other side
• What does without prejudice mean?
• Why should you write without prejudice at the top of  all  letters of negotiation?
• What is an FDR and what are the rules in the family court for it?
• How to come up with a decent offer for the other side?
• What makes a good mediation in family law?
• The risks of taking your matter in front of the judge.
• What are the risks of cost?
• What does getting costs mean?
• Can your ex sue you for costs if you don’t agree?
• Why you should consider the house value and property value changes into consideration  as to whether you should settle or go to court. 
• Why going to see a psychologist might help you settle out of court.
• New changes to the court
• The new name of the family court
• The Federal Circuit Family Court of Australia

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.