Episode Details

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

Lyn talks you through how to write a good legal letter. A good letter is a powerful tool to avoid court, to resolve custody or property problems or keep clear records.

Learn her four clear principles for an effective letter. She also talks about how to avoid the pitfalls of a bad legal letter. If you find yourself needing to write a family law letter for custody or property use this episode as a guide.

You don't want to miss:

• What is a good family law legal letter?
• Why is it important to write them well?
• How much does it cost for a lawyer to write one for you?
• How to set out a letter if you are self representing?
• What are the advantages for writing letters?
• What are the pitfalls of writing letters?
• Family Law
• How to effectively write your own legal letter.
• The divorce course letter writing compass guide

Links and resources:

• Family Dispute Resolution Register

• Initiating Application Do it Yourself Kit

• Affidavits

• Notice of Risk

• Affidavit of Service

• Affidavit of Non Filing of Section 60i certificate

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

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

• This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au)

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• 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

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters

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