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The Divorce Course Podcast

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 This Mother and Daughter duo discuss and cover the legal stages and steps that you will face on your way to freedom through divorce. These are practical and real discussions with Lyn Galvin a family lawyer of 35 years experience and her daughter Laura a divorced mother of three. Laura helps turn her mother's lawyer jargon into something everyone will understand. Lyn shares all her tips and practical advice on separating. Through this podcast they aim to help you through your Australian divorce or de-facto separation to make it more cost effective and less stressful. instagram @thedivorcecourseCopyright 2024 The Divorce Online Course & Podcast Educación
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  • Family Law Mediation Secrets – What Your Mediator Wish You Understood

    Family Law Mediation Secrets – What Your Mediator Wish You Understood
    May 21 2025
    🎧 Listen to This Episode If You:

    🚪 You’re about to go to mediation and don’t know what to expect
    📝 You want to know what documents and disclosures you actually need
    😵‍💫 You’re anxious about seeing your ex in the same room
    🧠 You want practical tips to mentally and emotionally prepare
    ⚖️ You want to give yourself the best chance of settling
    👀 You’re worried your ex is manipulative or controlling
    🎯 You want a checklist of exactly what to do before the big day

    Mediation can be one of the most powerful tools in your separation or divorce journey — but only if you’re properly prepared. In this episode, I sit down with my mum Lyn (a seasoned family lawyer) to reveal the top 5 things mediators wish people knew before walking into mediation.

    Whether you’re facing property division, parenting negotiations, or dealing with a high-conflict or manipulative ex, we’re giving you practical, real-world strategies to set you up for success. From shuttle rooms to knowing your must-haves vs nice-to-haves, this episode is your ultimate mediation prep guide.

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of family and domestic violence.
    📌 Legal Disclaimer: This is general information only and not legal advice. Always seek independent legal advice for your situation.

    ⏱️ Episode Timeline:

    00:00 Introduction to Mediation

    00:10 Top Five Things Mediators Wish You Knew

    01:18 Separate Rooms for Mediation -Do you have to be in the same room with your ex? (Hint: no!)

    07:03 Compromise is Key - Why compromise is crucial — and how to prepare for it

    11:52 Be Prepared with Documents - Clear goals vs nice-to-haves: how to prep like a pro

    17:17 Anticipate Your Ex's Roadblocks

    21:53 Navigating Conversations About Your Ex

    22:20 Understanding Your Role in Mediation

    22:29 Join Our Free Webinar

    23:06 The Mediation Experience

    24:13 Handling Pressure During Mediation

    27:07 Preparing for Mediation -Your must-have mediation prep checklist

    29:55 Dealing with Different Divorce Personality Types

    34:00 Tips for staying calm and focused with difficult exes

    36:26 Managing Manipulative and Controlling Exes

    40:26 Where to get free mediation and disclosure checklists

    🔑 Key Topics Discussed:

    • The 5 things mediators wish you knew

    • How to emotionally prepare for mediation

    • What to do when you’re dealing with coercive control or narcissism

    • Practical tips for organising your evidence and disclosures

    • The power of clear goals and flexible thinking

    • How to keep calm and avoid being derailed

    • The truth about compromise — and how to protect yourself while doing it

    • Why you’re still in control, even if you feel overwhelmed

    • Using mediation as a tool — even if your ex is impossible

    • The role of support people, tech tips, and being emotionally ready

    📚 Related Episodes:

    • 🎙️ Can You Mediate With a Narcissist? https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Vjl0I9xXUQruoAQKLVh11?si=pQpMWvz_RHKapxZ07AgkoA

    • 🎙️ Mediation or Manipulation? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4P1DjaMtXTq2sbel4qywew?si=EeVPhl6dTDiphTLXhoeTaA

    • 🎙️ What Happens After Mediation https://open.spotify.com/episode/00kTon70LllVE97X8zn9vK?si=YPRmwZVQQ7-sakgcA6J7_g

    🆘 Support Services:

    💜 Women’s Shelter Service: 1800 811 811
    ⚖️ Legal Aid: Visit your state’s Legal Aid website
    📞 Lifeline (24/7 Crisis Support): 13 11 14
    👨‍👦 Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
    👧 Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
    🚨 National DV Hotline: 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)
    🖤 Aboriginal Family DV Hotline: 1800 019 123
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  • Super Split Myths: Why Equalising Isn’t Always Fair in Divorce

    Super Split Myths: Why Equalising Isn’t Always Fair in Divorce
    May 14 2025
    🎧 Listen to This Episode If You: 💼 You're negotiating your super split after divorce in Australia 🧐 You've been told “let’s just equalise super — it’s fair” 😵‍💫 You’re confused about what super is worth vs. cash 💸 You’re worried about being left worse off long-term 🧾 You’ve made non-financial contributions (like parenting or homemaking) ⚖️ You want to make sure your property settlement is legally fair 👀 You suspect you’re being pressured into a bad deal Are you about to deal with your superannuation in your divorce or separation? Before you sign off on that “equal split,” you’ll want to hear this. In today’s episode,we sit down to unpack the worrying trend of super equalising — where separating couples are told to simply make their super balances the same and move on. But here's the thing… that’s not what the family law of Australia says, and it could seriously disadvantage you, especially if you’ve been the lower income earner or the stay-at-home parent. We share case examples, court insights, and some shocking myths that are floating around in legal circles — and we tell you what to do if a lawyer, mediator, or even your ex suggests this path. 📌 Legal Disclaimer: This is general info only — not legal advice. Please seek independent legal support for your personal situation. 0:00 – Are you about to deal with your super during divorce? Here's why this episode matters 1:00 – What does “equalising super” even mean—and why is it a problem? 2:00 – Why super is just another form of property under Australian law 3:30 – Why some lawyers are pushing for equal splits (and why that's dangerous) 5:30 – The golden rule: Super is subject to all the same rules as other property 7:00 – Are you being pressured to leave super out or just equalise it? Here's what to watch for 9:00 – How parenting and homemaking count as contributions to super 11:00 – Dodgy tactics: Over-contributing to super or hiding income 12:00 – How new 2025 laws include behaviour and abuse in property settlements 13:30 – When equalising might actually be okay—but only if the whole pool is fair 14:30 – Real case: Baxter & Baxter – what happens when the court gets it wrong 17:00 – What you can say to your ex (or lawyer!) if they push for equal super splits 18:30 – What Section 75(2) of the Family Law Act says—and why it matters 21:00 – Your capacity to earn, care for kids, and stay healthy are all future needs 23:00 – Why just “keeping the super” might leave you financially vulnerable 25:00 – The court’s 5-step approach—and why percentages come last 27:00 – Why agreeing to percentages too early can backfire 30:00 – What to take to your lawyer to get proper advice on super and property 32:00 – Are SMSFs and defined benefit funds treated differently in divorce? 33:30 – Can you ever access your super early for legal fees? 34:00 – Why 97% of people settle out of court—and what that means for fairness 36:00 – Why consent orders can protect you more than a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) 🔑 Key Topics Discussed Why superannuation is property and must be assessed like any other asset The myth of "equalising super" — and who really benefits from it How future needs (Section 75(2)) affect super division When courts don’t approve equal splits — even in consent orders How coercive control and fear can influence unfair agreements The difference between cash and super — and why it matters to your financial future What the law actually says about super splitting Case examples: Coghlan & Coghlan (2005) and Baxter & Baxter (2010) Why defined benefit and self-managed funds need special attention What info to bring to your lawyer when discussing your super and property pool 🎙️ Related Episodes Contributions episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CRmGojnduHE6JiCqFCCPZ?si=ThmJIlkMQBO5kFQQ-_m_3g Future Needs episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S6GtjDxg9VqY6wcgopzEx?si=ILYJeQiGQYShWYYp_WGRNw Property episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7D0Q44RXr6x28XEVOVUYhQ?si=3ywSQ0DLTd2ZGiGYXSvZPw Superannuation episode : https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UwyfuRcv4KQ7jMNyaGCoq?si=VsOkiMB5Q2KEyNgyJdywcA Spousal Maintenance are you eligible episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/510Dgc3ko913tNN1ggbtwJ?si=CQXG9fo0QPWPzNwPX4z6YQ The Pitfalls of Percentages RESOURCES SECTION 75 of the family law act https://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s75.html 📧 Email the show: thedivorcecoursepodcast@gmail.com ⚠️ Emergency Contacts & Support Services: 💜 Women’s Shelter Service: Call 1800 811 811 ⚖️ Legal Aid: Visit Legal Aid Website 📞 Lifeline (24/7 Crisis Support): Call 13 11 14 👨‍👦 Mensline Australia: Call 1300 789 978 👧 Kids Help Line: Call 1800 551 800 🚨 National Domestic Violence Hotline (1800 RESPECT): Call 1800 737 732 🖤 Aboriginal ...
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  • Divorce Deals 101: What to Know Before You Make or Accept a Deal With Your Ex

    Divorce Deals 101: What to Know Before You Make or Accept a Deal With Your Ex
    May 7 2025
    One of the most underestimated parts of separation are— settlement offers. Whether you’re negotiating parenting arrangements, property division, or both, knowing how and when to make (or respond to) an offer can save you stress, time, and serious money. We break down how settlement offers work, when to consider using Calderbank letters, how Section 117C of the Family Law Act affects legal costs, and the emotional traps that can trip you up during negotiation. We also talk about avoiding lowball traps, the risks of ignoring offers, and what to do if you’re dealing with an avoidant or high-conflict ex. 📌 Legal Disclaimer: This is a general legal discussion only. Always seek independent legal advice before making decisions about your case. 🎧 Listen to This Episode If You: 📬 You’ve just received an offer and don’t know what to do 📝 You’re drafting an offer and want to avoid costly mistakes 🤯 You’re confused about Calderbank offers or “without prejudice” negotiations ⚖️ You want to protect yourself from future legal costs ⏳ You’re wondering when the best time is to make an offer 😨 You’re worried your ex will use offers to manipulate or delay things 💬 You need tips for negotiating with high-conflict or avoidant exes 💡 You want to feel more confident and strategic about settlement 0:00 – legal disclaimer 1:00 – Why settlement offers are the key to ending court drama and legal stress 2:00 – What’s the point of making an offer if your ex is high-conflict or controlling? 3:30 – How making an offer (even if rejected) can help you with legal costs 5:00 – What are “party and party” costs and how much can you actually recover? 6:30 – Why you MUST put all offers in writing — and how to do it right 7:30 – Tips for structuring your offer: how to make it clear and court-friendly 9:00 – What happens when an offer is accepted — and how to turn it into consent orders 10:30 – Do you still have to go to court if you’ve accepted an offer? 12:30 – When’s the best time to make a settlement offer? 14:00 – Why timing matters and how it could impact a cost order 16:30 – Should you lowball or highball your offer like Facebook Marketplace? 18:00 – Mediation vs formal offers — what negotiation tactics are acceptable? 19:30 – What to ask yourself before you make an offer you might regret 21:30 – Mental prep: why understanding “fair” in the legal system is essential 24:00 – How guilt, people-pleasing, or pressure can lead to bad decisions 26:30 – The danger of controlling exes and how your history may influence your judgment 28:00 – What does “without prejudice” mean and why does it matter in negotiations? 30:00 – How to write a strong, effective, and strategic settlement offer 31:30 – What to do if you receive a last-minute or unreasonable offer 33:00 – Can you put time limits on offers? Are they enforceable? 34:30 – How to request more time or more information before accepting 36:00 – What if the offer is close, but not quite right? Counter-offer strategies 37:30 – Should your new partner, family, or friends be involved in decisions? 39:00 – Section 117C of the Family Law Act and how costs get awarded 41:00 – What if you ignore an offer completely? 43:00 – The emotional toll of negotiating and the power of staying objective 45:00 – Final tips for successful settlement negotiations 48:00 – Understanding your worst and best-case court outcomes before accepting 49:00 – A final reminder to always seek legal advice and protect your future 🔑 Key Topics Discussed What makes a good settlement offer — and why timing matters How Calderbank offers work and why they can protect you legally What Section 117C of the Family Law Act says about court-ordered costs The risks of ignoring or rejecting offers (especially in family court) When to negotiate and when to stand your ground Tips for writing a clear and strategic offer What happens if your offer is accepted (and what to do next) How to deal with unreasonable or manipulative exes Why offers must always be documented in writing What to do if you're pressured into accepting an offer you're unsure about The emotional reality of negotiation — and why it's okay to take your time Who should be involved in helping you assess or make an offer (spoiler: not your new partner!) 📎 Links & Resources Mentioned ☎️ 1800 RESPECT – Family/domestic violence support ☎️ Lifeline: 13 11 14 – For emotional support 📧 Email the show: thedivorcecoursepodcast@gmail.com ⚠️ Emergency Contacts & Support Services: 💜 Women’s Shelter Service: Call 1800 811 811 ⚖️ Legal Aid: Visit Legal Aid Website 📞 Lifeline (24/7 Crisis Support): Call 13 11 14 👨‍👦 Mensline Australia: Call 1300 789 978 👧 Kids Help Line: Call 1800 551 800 🚨 National Domestic Violence Hotline (1800 RESPECT): Call 1800 737 732 🖤 Aboriginal ...
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