Are you currently negotiating property or children's matters? Are you about to go into mediation? Or did your mediation or family dispute resolution fail and you are worried you will end up in the family court? Try following these 5 steps on our proven pathway to finalising your divorce and getting to agreement. 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 Episodes referred to in this episode: CHRISTMAS PODCAST EPISODE The 12 Agreement to consider for Parenting Agreements When an Amicable Divorce goes wrong and what you can do about it in your Property Settlement & Parenting Agreement You Don't Want to Miss Out On The five steps you can take to help get you and your ex to an agreement How mediators work and what process they use in FDR's Why mediations and negotiations are confidential and what that means legally. What does without prejudice mean when it is seen at the top of a legal letter and when should you use it? Why it is so important to keep negotiations going in property settlement even if mediation fails. Why it is a good idea to keep negotiating for a parenting agreement or children's consent orders even if mediation failed. How do you identify the issues needed to be negotiated for your divorce. Why you should always start any legal letter or negotiation letter with the stuff that is already agreed. How to compare your position vs your ex's position in children's matters How to put your property settlement issues down on paper so it is clear to a lawyer if you go see one. Why lists are helping during your divorce negotiations Why finding the reason for your ex's position is important and key to your negotiation strategy in mediation or via letter. Why it is a good idea to check your offer before sending to make sure it doesn't offend or set off any of their triggers. Why it's important to make sure you are not the reason that you cannot settle your property settlement or children's matters. Why narrowing the issues will always help if you are about to go into the Family Court. Why is it important to consider all the options during negotiations? Why consent orders can be very different to court orders. What is the difference between a parenting plan and consent orders What is the difference between consent orders and a court order? How do you document your agreements with your ex How do you document your parenting agreement with your ex The pro's and con's of making your agreement legal How to avoid going to family court. How to turn your parenting agreement into a legally binding consent order How to make sure your financial agreement is legally binding. How to negotiate with a manipulative and controlling person during divorce How to negotiate with an avoidant person during divorce How to negotiate with a high conflict ex in divorce 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.

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