He said this, she said that, and no one in the family court knows who to believe. This episode gets to the crux of the issue on what to do if your ex has written a court document, legal letter or affidavit that has something completely different to the truth or your recollection. Lyn, a family lawyer of 35 years, discusses what you can do about it. We will discuss what is important to prove wrong and not important to prove as lies. We also cover in this episode how to prove they are telling lies. As well as what happens if your ex or you get caught out lying in court documents or while in the witness box. We also discuss what happens if your ex doesn't get caught out. If you are going through the family court or about to have a mediation and your ex partner isn't being truthful listen to this episode that will guide you by one of the most experienced family lawyers in Queensland. Click here to learn more about your DIY DIVORCE BLUEPRINT Click here for our free checklist for your divorce and property settlement Sign up here for our next free online webinar Links Mentioned in the Episode Future Needs Episode Sorting Property Settlement Part Two Episode Sorting Property Settlement Part One Episode You Don't Want to Miss Out On What lies are important to disprove What lies are a waste of your time to disprove in an affidavit What to do if someone lies in their affidavit How to cope when someone tells lies in court or to their lawyer What happens if they lie in the witness box What do you do if your ex lies in their affidavit? How to respond to your ex partners affidavit? What kind of proof can you use for an affidavit? What happens if you don't address or prove their lies in the court documents. How to find evidence for an affidavit What to do for proof and evidence Why you might need someone else to write an affidavit to back up your truth. Recording, Voice Mail, Videos and how and if they can be used as proof? How to prove your coercive control or domestic violence Getting a print out of a police statement and using it in your affidavit. Do you get a chance to respond to an affidavit after you have already filed yours? How to see in Mediation what their arguments might be for trial if you don't settle. What happens if they come up with new lies at the trial. What happens if you lie in court? What happens if you lie in an affidavit? What does credit mean in court? What does findings of credit mean in family court? What does your lawyer do if they find out you've made a mistake or lied in your affidavit or legal letter. Can you go to jail for lying in court How to word something in a court document if you cannot remember exactly what happened. What happens when you are in the witness box What is the best wording for your affidavit to counter the lies. When you should see a lawyer. Narcissist and lying in court Manipulative and Controlling types and divorce affidavits Amicable divorce and lies 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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