Going to the family court can be overwhelming, and cause high levels of stress, fear and confusion. Learning how to prepare and understand what will happen can help reduce anxiety and build resilience to navigate the day and deal with unexpected issues along the way.

Leading divorce consultant Rhiannon Ford joined hosts Matt & Liza for this episode to share her tips and advice on how to prepare emotionally and practically for a family court hearing.

00:38 Introductions to Rhiannon

01:24 What do people fear about the family court?

02:58 The different types of family court hearings

03:15 How to prepare for the first hearing

09:20 How to prepare for the second hearing

15:43 How to prepare for the final hearing

24:12 Rhiannon’s three top tips to prepare for a family court hearing

Additional resources

• The role of the family court: https://bit.ly/480zrlh
• The dangers of a DIY divorce: https://bit.ly/3Tsvql7
• Representing yourself in the family court (podcast): https://bit.ly/472zXhd
• How to represent yourself in the family court (video): https://youtu.be/1i4cD8bZYcM
• How to manage child hearings in the family court: https://youtu.be/gYg86a-A_l0
• How to get a financial consent order: https://youtu.be/-FlSjw4tTXM

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