The Divorce Course Podcast28 Huhti 2021

What to do if your ex wont let you see the children

Episode 19

Summary:

Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone's situation is different.

We discuss the options for parents who are being denied access to their children. The steps they can take to get back to spending meaningful time with their children. The way to formally progress it in the family court of Australia and the way to progress it through mediation.

Links and resources:

Family Dispute Resolution Register

Initiating Application Do it Yourself Kit

Affidavits

Notice of Risk

Affidavit of Service

Affidavit of Non Filing of Section 60i certificate

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You don't want to miss:

What is family mediation?
How to reach an agreement with the other parent?
The first few steps to take
What is the definition of an urgent case of children being withheld?
What is a 60i certificate and how does it help you with custody matters?
Is Alienation considered urgent in court?
How do you need to consider court delays?
How long does a mediation process take?
Legal aid and mediation in family law.
What is a private family mediator?
What type of mediation should you look for?
What are mediators rates and types of rates?
Why getting an interim agreement is a good idea in mediation
Federal Circuit Court Website
Initiating Application
How to fill out an initiating application
What are interim orders
What is an annexure?
What is equal shared parental responsibility?
Why is it important to be clear in court orders?
Can you ask to put phone call times in your children's orders?
Working out what suits you and the family for phone calls?
How to get a JP to witness your documents?
What documents you need to file in the family court to help you see your children.
What is a notice of risk ?
Why do you need to file a notice of risk in the family law court?
What to put in your affidavit to file in the court with your initiating application?
What are the four or five documents you need to file in the family court.
What is the timeline of gaining access to your children?
Why do you need to serve the documents on the other side?
How you can serve these sealed documents on the other side (the other parent)
How can you prove that you've served the documents on the other parent.
What is an affidavit of service?
Why is it important to continue negotiating with the other parent?
What is parental alienation?
Family Law

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

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

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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