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 has changed. So we will talk you through from beginning to end of the whole process you might have to face going through your divorce or de facto separation. We discuss the best ways to avoid court and settle without spending thousands in legal fees.    Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Click here for our free before you leave checklist  Click here for our free mediation checklist Sign up here for our next free online webinar    PODCAST EPISODE LINKS  mentioned in this episode FDR and Meditations Podcast Episode Affidavits Court Documents - Response to initiating application/ Five proven steps to negotiate your divorce Convincing the unconvincable Episode You Don’t Want to Miss Out On How to avoid going to a family court trial? How consent orders will help you avoid court What are the things you can do to stay out of court? What is Mediation and how it will help you sort your divorce. What is an FDRP  What is a Family Dispute Resolution  What is arbitration?  Is Arbitration cheaper than a family court trial? Changes in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia What is the Family Court process and procedure? What happens at the first Family Court of Australia event? What is an interim hearing? How many mediations do you have to do in family court and divorce? What is the difference between a court mediation FDR and an out of court mediation? What is a direction hearing? Why might the family court of Australia order you to mediation? What happens if mediation doesn’t work?  What are the next steps after mediation What steps do you need to take to get to court? What steps do you need to take to stay out of court? How is the Family Court of Australia using Microsoft Teams? Why it is so important to never stop trying to settle. What happens for a trial Can you settle just before a trial What happens if your ex doesn’t follow orders? 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.