The Divorce Course Podcast31 Aug 2022

Mental Health Matters in Divorce & Family Law

What happens if you or your coparent have mental health issues. How do you navigate divorce and family court proceedings whilst dealing with mental health issues? Mental health has been identified as a hidden epidemic. It impacts many people going through divorce. This episode covers how the family court views mental health and how it deals with it in court orders. We also discuss what you can do to assist yourself and your children when mental health issues arrise in your divorce proceedings.

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You Don't Want to Miss Out On

How the court deals with treated and untreated mental health conditions

How mental health is considered in property settlement in the family court

How mental health is considered in parenting orders in the family court

What happens if mental health issues are impacting on the children

Parentification and how the court tries to avoid it

When it is important to show a mental health management plan

What to do if your ex says you are crazy

What to do if you have a mental health condition during court proceedings

Why it's not a good idea to hide your mental health condition in family court (general advice only)

Why do you need to take care of your mental health even more than normal during divorce proceedings?

What kind of things can you put in consent orders to support the mental health of the children or the parents?

What things are put in court orders by judges to safeguard the parents mental health whilst parenting.

What kind of orders to seek to ensure that your co parent is getting the right treatment for their mental health into the future.

Why supervised time can be considered if the mental health issue is a major concern.

How to negotiate with someone with mental health issues during your divorce.

Why to make sure you don't trigger your ex in negotiation letters.

Mental health and children during divorce

How to encompass the children's mental health in your parenting agreement

Why it's a good idea to notify the school of your separation or divorce.

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

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

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