Episode Details

The one time you don't want to do an undoable thing is in your property, childrens matters or domestic violence proceedings. Today we will be talking about things that you might do that you don't realise may have significant ramifications on the outcome of your case if you ever end up in court. We discuss what these things are and how it may affect your custody outcome, property settlement amount or coparenting relationship.

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You Don't Want to Miss Out On

• How should the kids be looked after in the short term straight after separation.

• How to set up boundaries in the early stages of divorce.

• How should you deal with handover if you are the one who stays in the family home?

• Social Media and Divorce and how it can hinder you.

• Why it might be a good idea to take a break from social media

• Why putting the kids' arrangements in writing is a good idea when co parenting during divorce proceedings.

• Why you need to be careful about what you write to your co parent during divorce proceedings.

• Why you shouldn't negotiate property settlement until you've had legal advice

• Why you should never promise to not touch their super or not touch their bank account in property settlement before distancing yourself from the situation for a while.

• Mistakes made with mortgages and what you can do about it?

• Can your ex withdraw money from a joint mortgage?

• Will you have to pay back money you take out of the mortgage in property settlement?

• Does the money you save up after separation not get included in the property pool.

• What happens with money in a marriage before, during and after separation.

• What happens if your ex buys a property with another person before property settlement has happened.

• What happens if you find a new partner and you haven't had a property settlement yet?

• Who gets your superannuation if you die during divorce proceedings?

• Why is it a good idea to get your will and power of attorney changed when getting divorced?

• Domestic violence cases and the mistakes you can make

• Can domestic violence issues affect custody cases in the family court?

• What to set up as soon as possible after separation

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

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