The Divorce Course Podcast

Are you dealing with an ex with narcissistic behaviours and having to navigate the world of coparenting? Are you about to go into the family court system or are already in it with a narcissist? This divorce course podcast episode is for you. Mia from Grey Rock Consulting is going to discuss and help you navigate co parenting whilst dealing with the narcissistic behaviours. Lyn helps us explore the...

Do you need to sell your house as part of your property settlement? Today we are discussing the legal and practical mindfield that you may have to navigate with your ex. In this episode we discuss how to navigate finding a real estate agent, deciding on the house value and sale price and moving out with someone who you happen to be going through an emotional rollercoaster of divorce with. Any trou...

Whether you are just recently separated or already have a parenting plan or orders, we've gone through all the issues that you may face over the school holidays and christmas period. Lyn, a family lawyer of 35 years experience talks through all the situations she has faced for her clients and how you can deal with them yourselves to ensure that the kids have a wonderful school holiday and you and...

Learn about the Grey Rock Method and how it can serve you whilst going through the divorce process with a narcissistic ex or an ex with narcissistic behaviours. We interview Mia Madafferi founder of Grey Rock Consulting who guides you through what the grey rock method is, how best to use it and ways to tweak it if you are going through the family court system. If you have a narcissistic ex and are...

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...

If you've got a question about travel or moving and custody this is the episode for you. What are the rules when it comes to overseas and interstate travel and co-parenting and custody?  What should you be looking to include in your parenting agreement or consent orders when it comes to the children's passports, international travel and holidays? In this episode we discuss the general rules and wh...

This episode covers the entire legal process for property settlement & parenting matters from start to finish including all the new updates and changes in the Australian family court. Know what you will be facing so you can make educated decisions about costs and time. Understand the process so you know how important the negotiations and mediations really are. The Family Court process in Australia...

Looking to create parenting agreement or a parenting plan or consent orders with a co parent that has drug or alcohol abuse issues? In this episode we will discuss the family court's views and how it deals with drugs and alcohol when it comes to court orders, parenting agreements and arrangements. We will also be discussing how the family court deals with it, what the family court puts in place to...

We are always told about the things you should do in divorce, but this episode is about the things you should never do in divorce. We discuss the top five mistakes that Lyn, our Family Lawyer with 35 years experience, has seen people make over the years in their property settlement and parenting and custody negotiations that she wishes they didn't make. We discuss what to do instead and how to mak...

Are you currently negotiating property or children's matters? Are you about to go into mediation? Or did your mediation or family dispute resolution fail and you are worried you will end up in the family court? Try following these 5 steps on our proven pathway to finalising your divorce and getting to agreement. Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Click here for our free befo...

Lyn discusses the four main "dirty money deeds" done in divorce and property settlement and how to avoid them happening to you. We tend to expect the best in people but let's face it when it comes to divorce it is better to be prepared than sorry. This episode covers some of the things "the dirty deeds" that happen along the way when it comes to money and divorce in high conflict, or manipulative...

Are you in legal limbo with your  property settlement, or divorce? Have you been separated for a while now and nothing has been sorted. In this episode we cover the legal implications from letting the finalisation of your property settlement matters or children's matters to just drift. We will also explore 4 steps to take if you find yourself stuck in this situation to get yourself out of the limb...

 If you have experienced domestic violence or family violence and you are about to go into the family court system this episode is for you. We discuss why this form is so important and what happens to this form during the court proceedings and how the judge considers it.  We explore examples of child abuse or family violence and examples provided by the court. If you have you been asked to fill in...

What happens if you or your coparent have mental health issues. How do you navigate divorce and family court proceedings whilst dealing with mental health issues? Mental health has been identified as a hidden epidemic. It impacts many people going through divorce. This episode covers how the family court views mental health and how it deals with it in court orders. We also discuss what you can do...

Are you being bombarded by legal letters from your ex or their lawyer? In this episode we will be discussing what steps you can take and the five important things to look at when, why to respond, how to respond and when to respond or if to respond to the letters at all.  Click here to go to our online store to download the video guide  Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Clic...

Whether you are in family court right now or just sorting out your divorce, custody and property settlement in mediation, this is the single, simplest thing you can do to help your case, keep down your costs and save yourself hours of time later looking for dates and documents. Lyn Galvin a family lawyer with over 35 years experience gives her tips on how to arrange your own chronology. She explai...

Are you about to enter the Family court system? Have you been threatened with costs? Have you been asked to pay your ex's legal fees? Has your lawyer mentioned a Calderbank offer? Are you just confused about the mention of costs in all your legal letters? Well this episode is for you. In this episode Lyn Galvin, a family law specialist of 35 years guides through what costs are, when they are order...

Has your ex just filed documents in court for the first time about property or children's orders? Have you been given a big bundle of documents called Initiating Application? Do you need to fill out and file a response to initiating application form? Do you think that will be the next step your ex will take? Then this episode is for you. We discuss what is involved in the process of responding to...

Are you in an amicable divorce where everything is going swimmingly? In this episode we are going to identify when an amicable relationship during property settlement or children's matters can go wrong. We are going to show you how to identify it and what you can do about it to avoid troublesome divorce issues. This episode will help you identify the pitfalls and red flags in an amicable divorce a...

Has your family law court case been appointed an ICL or Independent Children's Lawyer?  Have you heard your lawyer or the court mention a potential ICL in your case? Are you about to enter the family court world and you are trying to sort parenting plans or parenting orders. Well this episode is for you. Listen to Lyn, a family lawyer specialist of 35 years and a past independent children's lawyer...

No doubt you are given countless pieces of advice during your property settlement, parenting settlement or divorce. But we've picked the best pieces of advice that we wish everyone knew before getting their divorce and property settlement sorted. Learn from a family lawyer of 35 years experience and make your divorce journey a smoother one. Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT...

He said this, she said that, and no one in the family court  knows who to believe. This episode gets to the crux of the issue on what to do if your ex has written a court document, legal letter or affidavit that has something completely different to the truth or your recollection. Lyn, a family lawyer of 35 years, discusses what you can do about it. We will discuss what is important to prove wrong...

Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Click here for our free checklist for your divorce and property settlement   Sign up here for our next free online webinar   Links Mentioned in the Episode Click here to listen to episode 6 Mediation  Central Practice Direction – Family Law Case Management You Don't Want to Miss Out On What is an FDR? What is an FDRP? What is a conciliation...

TRIGGER WARNING: for those who have experienced domestic violence in particular coercive control.  In this episode we take a look at coercive control and domestic violence and what the current laws are now and how the laws might be changed in the future. As coercive control begins to become recognised by governments around the world including Australia. We also discuss how the Family Court as well...

DIVORCE Q & A Ask an Expert: Divorce, property and children's settlement listener questions. If you'd like your question answered by Lyn Galvin a family law specialist of 35 years, please message us on social media or email us.  Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Click here for our free checklist for your divorce and property settlement   Sign up here for our next free onlin...