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4 Ways to Agree in Divorce or De Facto Separation but Only One Is Legally Binding.
🎧 LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF… You and your ex wrote something down, signed it, and you think it is sorted
You spent a full day in mediation and signed a heads of agreement
You have a parenting plan sitting in a drawer and you are relying on it
You are about to sign something and you are not sure what it actually means
Your ex agreed to something and has now changed their mind
You want to know how to lock an agreement in so it cannot be undone
⚠️ General information only, not legal advice. Australian family law, and laws may have changed since recording. Always get your own independent legal advice.
🛟 This episode discusses coercive control, post-separation abuse and signing under duress. In danger, call 000. Support: 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732.
⏱️ EPISODE TIMELINE 00:00 – Is Your Divorce Agreement Actually Legally Binding?
01:00 – Welcome, Legal Disclaimer & Family Violence Warning
02:00 – The Four Ways People Reach an Agreement in Divorce
03:00 – Kitchen Table Agreements: Why They Are Not Enforceable