Do you really have to respond to every false accusation or demanding message from a co parent during your divorce proceedings? This episode with a Family Law Specialist we cover the legal implications if you choose to respond and the ways in which you go about it. We share some easy guidelines to help you to decide for yourself. In this episode you also will learn the best co parenting communication hack of all time. Do you have to engage in every slinging match? If you have a narcissistic type ex, coparenting stops the grey rock method from working so how do you keep the drama in the box without being afraid of it coming back at you later in a legal context such as the family court? How do you cope with post separation abuse when it comes to coparenting communciation? We answer these questions and more.

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

If this information is distressing for you or if you need support in regard to sexual assault, domestic or family violence you can call 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 for 24/7 phone and online services. If you, a child, or another person is in immediate danger, call 000. 

 

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 Do I need to respond to that? When co parenting communication becomes tricky during divorce proceedings.

You Don’t Want to Miss Out On

• When to respond to false accusations 

• Why you should respond or not

• How to respond

• Should you ignore their messages of false accusations?

• How to bulk respond to co-parenting accusations ?

• Do you need to address it if you drop your kids later to school?

• Do you need to address it if you keep your kids home from school

• How to avoid the little traps set up by the manipulative coparent

• How to avoid the fights with the high conflict co parent

• How to bundle your responses to the coparent. 

• Co Parenting hack of the year if you are dealing with a manipulative or high conflict parent.

• How to create an or else situation with an avoidant coparent

• The things you need to consider when deciding how to respond to a co parent who is trying to have a fight or manipulate you.

• What is a guillotine order in family court?

• What happens if you don’t respond to a false accusation?

• What's the best way to shut down an argument?

• What if your ex keeps asking the same questions or wants to continue the argument?

• What to do if you think your ex is evidence gathering?

• What to do if you think your ex is just writing accusations to get your attention?

• Your mental health and coparenting with a manipulative and controlling ex.

• Narcissist and coparenting,

• Does having final orders change the approach you have to have with communication with a co parent or accusations by a co parent. 

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.