Summary:

You've left what's the next step in divorce. It's time to focus on starting the process of sorting property and children's matter. This episode touches on how to get yourself informed on what you are entitled to and then how to negotiate with your ex partner. This episode then discusses your options if an agreement cannot be reached.

Lyn describes a four step process described in a nutshell of how the court may look at what you had at the beginning of the relationships, how long you've been together, the contributions financially and otherwise and then what you need for future living. Weighing up the financial cost of going to court vs negotiating the settlement yourself and the pitfalls to avoid.

You don't want to miss:

• How to find out where you stand.
• Why you shouldn't negotiate an outcome without knowing where you stand.
• The four step process of what the court will look at to find out who gets what.
• How to do it without a divorce lawyer
• What is a contribution and a non financial that might be considered by the court.
• What are your rights as a stay at home parent.
• Lyns pipeline analogy of property issues
• How to determine your future needs
• How to see a lawyer for a free discussion to find out where you stand.
• Why you should take someone with you when you see a lawyer.
• How to negotiate with your ex partner.
• What is a consent order, how does it work and how it can save you money.
• Why is there a problem with not bothering to file your agreement in the court?
• What is a financial agreement, do you need one and what are its pro's and con's.
• Why you should put without prejudice on any negotiation emails or texts with your ex-partner.
• If negotiation fails how can you use mediation or arbitration to get an agreement.

Links and resources:

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• 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE http://www.dvconnect.org/womensline/about-womens-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

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