Family Five with Ivy Law Group
Welcome to Family Five, a weekly podcast series by Sydney-based law firm Ivy Law Group. Join Ivy Law Group’s resident principal lawyer (Shane Neagle) and non-lawyer (Jessica Hamilton) as they delve into the often unspoken and challenging areas of family law and the sticky situations people may find themselves in, all in the time it takes you to drink your coffee. This turbo-charged 5-minute podcast will cover some pretty tough areas of family law in an honest, light-hearted, and refreshing way with just a few bad lawyer jokes thrown in for good measure. So, grab your coffee and let’s get listening!
Episodes
16 episodes
How do I get a divorce if I don't know where my ex is?
Divorce can be tricky enough, but what if your former partner or spouse is nowhere to be found? Or what if thye refuse to co-operate? What happens then? In this episode, we talk all things divorce, including whether you can file wi...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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Are BFAs worth the paper they are written on?
We're talking all things BFAs in this episode (Binding Financial Agreements), including: What actually are BFAs? When do you need one? Are they worth the paper they are written on? ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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6:23
Is my ex entitled to my inheritance in the split?
Dealing with inheritances in a family law property settlement is not as cut and dry as people might think. There are many different factors that the Court will take into account as it's not as simple as, "well, my parents gav...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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6:40
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How do I know what my 'future needs' are?
Future needs is one of four considerations that are taken into account by the Court when deciding a family law property settlement. But what exactly are future needs and how do you know if you have any? Do you need to provide provi...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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6:18
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If I contributed more in a relationship, does that mean I am entitled to more?
Many people are under the belief that assets are split 50/50 in a family law property settlement, but that's not always the case. In this episode, we talk about contributions and what they mean for a separating couple, and how it d...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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My de facto relationship is over, but will the Court agree?
When a relationship is over, there is often a tussle between the emotional and the legal. You know when your relationship is over, but how does the family court determine the ending of a de facto relationship, for the purposes of a financial se...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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6:26
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Everything but the kitchen sink: what property isn't
What is property and what isn't property in a family law settlement? What do you do if you need to sell a property but one party won't move out?Are assets actually split 50/50 in a property settlement?Why ar...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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7:25
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My ex is hiding money. What do I do?
In this episode we discuss what to do if you discover a former partner or spouse is hiding assets and how to go about uncovering the assets.We also discuss what financial disclosure is in family law and why it's so important, when you m...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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6:28
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Do I have to actually go to Court?
Many shudder at the thought of having their family law matter potentially dragged out in Court for years. So, how can you settle your matter amicably following a separation, with (hopefully) minimal fuss and what methods are availa...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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5:42
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Why do lawyers cost so much?
It's a question that gets asked a lot. In this episode, we tackle what exactly is involved when you hire a lawyer, how the costing process works and what happens if you decide to go out on your own and self-represent. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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6:19
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Coercive control and trauma in relationships with Alison Howarth
In this episode, guest speaker Alison Howarth discusses what coercive control in a relationship can look like, the classic behaviours a partner may exhibit, along with the impact and ongoing trauma response this may have on the person being sub...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:48
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Leaving a violent relationship
In this week's episode, we discuss violent/abusive relationships, looking at what to do if you need to flee a violent relationship and what happens if you are falsely accused of being abusive. We also discuss support services available for thos...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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6:55
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Am I in a financially abusive relationship?
Financial abuse is not a topic that is often spoken about. It can sometimes be difficult to detect and someone may not even be aware they are in a financially abusive relationship or a victim of it. In this podcast episode, we look...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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6:31
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What do I do if my partner is a narcissist?
We hear the term narcissist thrown around a lot, but what exactly is a narcissist? In this week’s episode of the Family Five podcast, we discuss narcissism, steps to take if you want to leave your relationship, along with strategie...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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