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 have.

They take you step by step through the journey you may take during your divorce and separation. This episode aims to help you have better understand and feel more comfortable with what a family report is and how it is used in the court system.

You don't want to miss:

• What is a family report

• Why would you ask for one to be done?

• When a family report is done.

• What it usually costs and is there a free option

• What lawyers and judges use family reports for.

• What is a recommendation and why is it so important.

• How can you explain it to your children?

Links and resources:

• Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thedivorcecourse

• Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thedivorcecoursepodcast

• Printable Book to explain a family report to your children.

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• Police on 000
• Queensland Government Links for DV
• 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
• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters
• LEGAL AID: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
• 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

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