DIVORCE ON A BUDGET: How to negotiate, mediate and go to court on a shoestring The Divorce Course Podcast

Can you do your divorce, property settlement and parenting matters on a budget? How do you keep your costs down on this journey? How much should you try to do yourself? What should you save your dollars on and what should you spend your dollars on? In this episode we walk you through the whole process from separation to final trial including before you even think about court and explore what you can do on the cheap and what you can do yourself? Can you do a lot of the property and parenting agreements yourself. We walk you through each step of the divorce or de facto separation journey and look at what you can save your dollars on and what you shouldn’t skimp on. We also discuss the pro’s and con’s of self representation in court. Also learn why mediation could be the best way to save your dollars and how to do it.
 
Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different. 
 
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DIVORCE ON A BUDGET: How to negotiate, mediate and go to court on a shoestring
You Don’t Want to Miss Out On
How to keep your costs down when going through divorce
Can you do your divorce on a budget?
Do you need a lawyer for divorce, childrens matters or property settlement?
The risks of doing your divorce settlements without a lawyer
How can you do a low cost mediation
How are you charged for mediation
How to keep your costs down by doing your own disclosure
How is disclosure done?
How much do lawyers charge for doing negotiations before court?
How much do you have to spend on mediation?
Can you do mediation without a lawyer?
What is the most expensive part of a divorce
How can you ensure that you keep your legal fees down whilst getting the best outcome for your divorce property settlement. 
How seeing a psychologist can help you save money in your own divorce proceedings.
How to get a mental health care plan during your divorce?
Does a more expensive mediator give you a better outcome?
Do fees equal expertise when it comes to mediators?
How to choose a good mediation that will be worth the money that you pay.
Is mediation a waste of time with a narcissist?
Is mediation a waste of time with a manipulative or controlling ex?
Best tips for keeping your mediation costs low.
What mediation success rate is in general in Australia?
When mediation happens too soon and why it might not work?
The questions to ask yourself before deciding how much money to spend on mediators
What to tell the judge if you can’t afford a lawyer
What to tell the judge if you can’t afford mediation
Can you do your own negotiations?
Can you do the first court even on your own
Can you be a self represented litigant for family court?
What happens in the first court even and how much would it cost if you got a lawyer?
How to get through a court event with your emotions intact.
Type of people who might need a lawyer during court events.
Things to say if you are self representing in the family court and you are overwhelmed?
If you are trying to save money in the family court the pitfalls to watch out for if self representing?
How to save yourself thousands during family court proceedings?
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