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The Last Laugh - Lisa's assessment model for psychopaths in family law

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The Calderbank Offer...not an event at Calder Racetrack!

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Cross examination and objections

We don't have a constitution that affords us rights enshrined like the US does, so instead we rely on Section 128 of the Evidence Act 1995 to protect witnesses under oath from giving evidence that could lead to self-inrimination. We're a kind mob like that...we let you have just enough rope until we figure out if it's enough to hang you or not! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

We don't have a constitution that affords us rights enshrined like the US does, so instead we rely on Section 128 of the Evidence Act 1995 to protect witnesses under oath from giving evidence that could lead to self-inrimination. We're a kind mob like that...we let you have just enough rope until we figure out if it's enough to hang you or not! <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

I want to plead the 5th Amendment!

Without Prejudice...not just a pretty heading

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Everyone comes to the costs party

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Chooklotto...Getting a good barrister..or not!

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Judicial Notice - not something you put on the community notice board outside the pub

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What if I can't remember things? Can I refer to my affidavit?

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So you want to email the Judge....ouchies!

If you’ve ever thought “how the fuck did that happen” as you walked out of the Australian Family Law system and losing everything, while watching your psychopathic ex get away with the boys club trifecta of perjury, contempt, and not coughing up their financials til you’re broke, homeless, and probably couch surfing, then boy have you come to the right place! Strap on your fuck it attitude, and settle in to find out what your lawyer never told you…be prepared to feel very ducking angry 😡 and then share this with everyone you know that needs these words of hard fought wisdom.

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How do I know if I have a good lawyer?

FAMILY LAW RULES 2004 - RULE 13.04Full and frank disclosure             (1)  A party to a financial case must make full and frank disclosure of the party's financial circumstances, including:                      (a)  the party's earnings, including income that is paid or assigned to another party, person or legal entity;                      (b)  any vested or contingent interest in property;                      (c)  any vested or contingent interest in property owned by a legal entity that is fully or partially owned or controlled by a party;                      (d)  any income earned by a legal entity fully or partially owned or controlled by a party, including income that is paid or assigned to any other party, person or legal entity;                      (e)  the party's other financial resources;                       (f)  any trust:                               (i)  of which the party is the appointor or trustee;                              (ii)  of which the party, the party's child, spouse or de facto spouse is an eligible beneficiary as to capital or income;                             (iii)  of which a corporation is an eligible beneficiary as to capital or income if the party, or the party's child, spouse or de facto spouse is a shareholder or director of the corporation;                             (iv)  over which the party has any direct or indirect power or control;                              (v)  of which the party has the direct or indirect power to remove or appoint a trustee; See more in the link.                 .  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

<a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_reg/flr2004163/s13.04.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAMILY LAW RULES 2004 - RULE 13.04</a>Full and frank disclosure             (1)  A party to a financial case must make full and frank disclosure of the party's financial circumstances, including:                      (a)  the party's earnings, including income that is paid or assigned to another party, person or legal entity;                      (b)  any vested or contingent interest in property;                      (c)  any vested or contingent interest in property owned by a legal entity that is fully or partially owned or controlled by a party;                      (d)  any income earned by a legal entity fully or partially owned or controlled by a party, including income that is paid or assigned to any other party, person or legal entity;                      (e)  the party's other financial resources;                       (f)  any trust:                               (i)  of which the party is the appointor or trustee;                              (ii)  of which the party, the party's child, spouse or de facto spouse is an eligible beneficiary as to capital or income;                             (iii)  of which a corporation is an eligible beneficiary as to capital or income if the party, or the party's child, spouse or de facto spouse is a shareholder or director of the corporation;                             (iv)  over which the party has any direct or indirect power or control;                              (v)  of which the party has the direct or indirect power to remove or appoint a trustee; See more in the <a href="http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_reg/flr2004163/s13.04.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>.                 .  <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

Full and Frank Financial Disclosure Obligations

The Independent Children’s Lawyer is possibly the most misunderstood role in family law. The National Legal Office has more information that can be accessed hereICL WEBSITE ADDRESS: HTTPS://ICL.GOV.AU Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

The Independent Children’s Lawyer is possibly the most misunderstood role in family law. The National Legal Office has more information that can be accessed <a href="https://www.nationallegalaid.org/resources-2/independent-childrens-lawyer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> ICL WEBSITE ADDRESS: <a href="https://icl.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HTTPS://ICL.GOV.AU </a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

The dreaded ICL

The dreadful depersonalisation of never having your name used unless you’re in trouble; serious trouble. This is not an easy episode to listen to, and it’s achingly heartbreaking 💔  ❤️‍🩹 My hard-won knowledge has come at huge expense, and there’s no running from that. If you are triggered by this episode, please look after yourself. Reach out to support people, loved ones, family, friends, or whatever services fit your need in the moment. Lifeline 1311141800 Respect 1800 737 732www.witnesspreparation.com.au Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

The dreadful depersonalisation of never having your name used unless you’re in trouble; serious trouble. This is not an easy episode to listen to, and it’s achingly heartbreaking 💔  ❤️‍🩹 My hard-won knowledge has come at huge expense, and there’s no running from that. If you are triggered by this episode, please look after yourself. Reach out to support people, loved ones, family, friends, or whatever services fit your need in the moment. Lifeline 131114 1800 Respect 1800 737 732 <a href="http://www.witnesspreparation.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witnesspreparation.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

Don’t call me babe - Trigger Warning

Bill Clinton

This episode deals with sexual abuse, trauma and comes with a trigger warning. This is not an easy episode to listen to, and it’s achingly heartbreaking 💔  ❤️‍🩹 My hard-won knowledge has come at huge expense, and there’s no running from that. If you are triggered by this episode, please look after yourself. Reach out to support people, loved ones, family, friends, or whatever services fit your need in the moment. Lifeline 1311141800 Respect 1800 737 732www.witnesspreparation.com.au Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

This episode deals with sexual abuse, trauma and comes with a trigger warning. This is not an easy episode to listen to, and it’s achingly heartbreaking 💔  ❤️‍🩹 My hard-won knowledge has come at huge expense, and there’s no running from that. If you are triggered by this episode, please look after yourself. Reach out to support people, loved ones, family, friends, or whatever services fit your need in the moment. Lifeline 131114 1800 Respect 1800 737 732 <a href="http://www.witnesspreparation.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witnesspreparation.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

He did a Bill Clinton -Trigger Warning

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From the book ‘Don’t become the roadkill of your relationship’ Download chapter one at <a href="http://www.witnesspreparation.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witnesspreparation.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

Before You Leave - Know your support people

From the book ‘don’t become the roadkill of your relationship’How to leave a dangerous relationship.Download chapter one at www.witnesspreparation.com.au  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

From the book ‘don’t become the roadkill of your relationship’ How to leave a dangerous relationship. Download chapter one at <a href="http://www.witnesspreparation.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.witnesspreparation.com.au</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

Before You Leave - Evidence and documents

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Before you leave - Intro

Section 121 of the Family Law Act is one of the most controversial aspects of this jurisdiction. It’s not well understood, and in this episode we try to clarify what it’s purpose is, how long it applies, and why it’s an important protective measure for children and victims. Follow the link 👇👇👇FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 - SECT 121 Restriction on publication of court proceedingsFAMILY LAW ACT 1975 - SECT 121Restriction on publication of court proceedings             (1)  A person who publishes in a newspaper or periodical publication, by radio broadcast or television or by other electronic means, or otherwise disseminates to the public or to a section of the public by any means, any account of any proceedings, or of any part of any proceedings, under this Act that identifies:                      (a)  a party to the proceedings;                      (b)  a person who is related to, or associated with, a party to the proceedings or is, or is alleged to be, in any other way concerned in the matter to which the proceedings relate; or                      (c)  a witness in the proceedings; commits an offence punishable, upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

Section 121 of the Family Law Act is one of the most controversial aspects of this jurisdiction. It’s not well understood, and in this episode we try to clarify what it’s purpose is, how long it applies, and why it’s an important protective measure for children and victims.  Follow the link 👇👇👇<h1><a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s121.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 - SECT 121 Restriction on publication of court proceedings</a></h1>FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 - SECT 121 Restriction on publication of court proceedings             (1)  A person who <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102p.html#publish" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">publishes</a> in a newspaper or periodical publication, by radio broadcast or television or by other <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s121.html#electronic_means" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">electronic means</a>, or otherwise disseminates to the public or to a section of the public by any means, any account of any <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102q.html#proceedings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proceedings</a>, or of any part of any <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102q.html#proceedings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proceedings</a>, under <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s4.html#this_act" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this Act</a> that identifies:                      (a)  a <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102p.html#party" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">party</a> to the <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102q.html#proceedings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proceedings</a>;                      (b)  a person who is related to, or associated with, a <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102p.html#party" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">party</a> to the <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102q.html#proceedings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proceedings</a> or is, or is alleged to be, in any other way concerned in the matter to which the <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102q.html#proceedings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proceedings</a> relate; or                      (c)  a witness in the <a href="http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/cth/consol_act/fla1975114/s102q.html#proceedings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">proceedings</a>; commits an offence punishable, upon conviction by imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

Section 121 - The Gag Rule of Family Law

Ever wondered why so many victims and family law parties get less than the outcome they were told they’d get?It’s because family lawyers don’t do strategy. If they played mini golf a tad more they’d understand the analogy. Once you get it, you’ll never forget it.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep)

Ever wondered why so many victims and family law parties get less than the outcome they were told they’d get? It’s because family lawyers don’t do strategy.  If they played mini golf a tad more they’d understand the analogy.  Once you get it, you’ll never forget it.  <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> (<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/witnessprep</a>)

Why Family Law is just Mini Golf in disguise  

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