Summary:
Get the insider knowledge on how to keep your family law and divorce bill down. Lyn, a lawyer of 35 years, explains to Laura how legal billing works and 6 ways you can keep the cost down.
You don't want to miss:
- What six minutes to a lawyer means and why it is important to know.
- How a lawyer bills you to read an email.
- Why shouldn't you treat your lawyer like your psychologist?
- Why you should ask for a regular bill
- What is a step in step out divorce approach?
- What is a divorc chronology and how it can save you dollars.
- What you can do if your ex won't stop sending lawyer letters.
- What is a separation statement and how you can make your own.
- What to do in your first family lawyer meeting to save on cost.
Links and resources:
If you need emergency help you can also contact:
- 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
- WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters
- LEGAL AID: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au
- 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
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