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 ordered, why and how the court uses costs in the family law system for children’s custody matters and for property settlement. This is general advice only. Always seek independent legal advice as every persons situation is different.    Click here to go to our online store to download the video guide  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  You Don’t Want to Miss Out On What are costs? Why might you be ordered to pay someones costs? Why is a cost order sort by people in the family court? What is a calderbank offer? How are calderbank offers used in parenting and property matters in the family court? When should you worry about costs What does the court use costs for? What are the costs implications if you are self represented When are costs ordered? What kind of things you need to watch out for so you don’t end up paying your ex’s legal costs.  The Family Court of Australia and Costs Why lawyers put a cost order at the bottom of their orders sort Why making an offer to your ex during family court proceedings could help you later on after a trial.    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 Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123 Relationships Australia  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 Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the next practical steps and guide to your divorce or de facto separation coming soon. And, if you’ve found this episode helpful, please leave a rating and a review so it can help others. Thank you.  Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.