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Now What · Free toolkit · Topic 05

The legal system decoded
Family court and lawyers: what you actually need to know

The Australian family law system is designed for lawyers. This toolkit cuts through it.

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What's inside
4 sections · 15 checkpoints
State-by-state info
  • The Australian family law system: what you're actually up against4 checkpoints
  • Mediation and Family Dispute Resolution: try this first4 checkpoints
  • How to find a good family lawyer, and red flags to avoid4 checkpoints
  • When you can DIY, and when you really shouldn't3 checkpoints