Summary:

Get the insider knowledge on how to keep your family law and divorce bill down. Lyn, a lawyer of 35 years, explains to Laura how legal billing works and 6 ways you can keep the cost down.

You don't want to miss:

• What six minutes to a lawyer means and why it is important to know.

• How a lawyer bills you to read an email.

• Why shouldn't you treat your lawyer like your psychologist?

• Why you should ask for a regular bill

• What is a step in step out divorce approach?

• What is a divorc chronology and how it can save you dollars.

• What you can do if your ex won't stop sending lawyer letters.

• What is a separation statement and how you can make your own.

• What to do in your first family lawyer meeting to save on cost.

Links and resources:

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

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

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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