Which roadblock are you facing for getting the best outcome in your separation, divorce property settlement or custody case? This episode is perfect for anyone at any point of the divorce or separation process. Our Family Law Specialist has identified some behaviours she has seen in previous clients that get in the way of sorting things out for good. We identify and discuss what these roadblocks are, how you know if this is what you are facing, how it might affect your case legally and what you can do about it.

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

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• What happens if you just want peace at any price during settling your divorce?

• How can you identify if you have a rushing issue?

• What happens if you just want it done and agree to anything?

• How to double check to see if you are going to live with what you have negotiated at mediation

• Why it is important to get advice to see if the agreement is good for you.

• Why it is important to take time to think about your agreement before signing.

• Signing consent orders

• Questions to ask yourself (then see a lawyer) before signing consent orders

• Are you an impulse buyer and how it could affect your divorce

• How to make a considered decision in your divorce

• What decisions you might make in divorce negotiations if you are exhausted 

• Why it is important to follow your timeline not theirs (unless it is court related)

• Why putting yourself in someone else shoes might help you make a decision 

• Strategies to help make sure you don’t just give in

• What happens in negotiations if you are super attached to your family home during property settlement

• Things to remind yourself before you give in

• What happens if you are the high conflict person during divorce proceedings

• What happens in negotiations if you have been subject to domestic violence

• What happens with the domestic violence affect pendulum kicks in during divorce negotiations

• How does having a high conflict attitude affect your family court case?

• What goes through a lawyer's mind as they write a letter to you and what you need to keep in mind when reading it. 

• Why it’s so important to take the emotion out of it.

• What happens if you have escaped coercive control and your reactions get scrutinised by the family court

• Why it is important to educate yourself on the legal process if you are getting divorced

• Why it’s important to work on yourself to ensure you make the best decisions for property settlement

• How to stop yourself being avoidant in the divorce process

• How to stop yourself procrastinating during your property or children’s matters

• Why it is important to find a good lawyer

• Questions you should ask yourself if you keep procrastinating doing the work for court or negotiations or mediation

• What to do if you are feeling sad about leaving your family home.

• Does being avoidant affect your family law case?

• What happens if you don’t open or read legal letters?

• Can being avoidant mean your ex might get orders by default

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.