Episodes

  • The Last Laugh - Lisa's assessment model for psychopaths in family law

    The Last Laugh - Lisa's assessment model for psychopaths in family law
    Jun 21 2021

    How do I figure out if your ex is a psychopath? 

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    16 mins
  • Cross examination and objections

    Cross examination and objections
    Jun 21 2021
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    11 mins
  • The Calderbank Offer...not an event at Calder Racetrack!

    The Calderbank Offer...not an event at Calder Racetrack!
    Jun 21 2021

    Following on from our discussion about costs, without prejudice communications, and so forth, this episode unpacks the Calderbank offer and how it works.

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    11 mins
  • Without Prejudice...not just a pretty heading

    Without Prejudice...not just a pretty heading
    Jun 21 2021
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    12 mins
  • Everyone comes to the costs party

    Everyone comes to the costs party
    Jun 21 2021

    Party party costs, indemnity costs, what does it mean and why does it matter?

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    15 mins
  • I want to plead the 5th Amendment!

    I want to plead the 5th Amendment!
    Jun 21 2021

    We don't have a constitution that affords us rights enshrined like the US does, so instead we rely on Section 128 of the Evidence Act 1995 to protect witnesses under oath from giving evidence that could lead to self-inrimination. We're a kind mob like that...we let you have just enough rope until we figure out if it's enough to hang you or not!

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    15 mins
  • What if I can't remember things? Can I refer to my affidavit?

    What if I can't remember things? Can I refer to my affidavit?
    Jun 21 2021

    It's impossible to expect a witness to remember every last detail in complex cases, particularly financial ones. We talk about how and when to ask for documents to refresh your memory.

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    12 mins
  • Judicial Notice - not something you put on the community notice board outside the pub

    Judicial Notice - not something you put on the community notice board outside the pub
    Jun 21 2021

    A snippet of info for the self represented litigant who has to cross examine.

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    6 mins