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Separated and trying to stay out of court? Trying to navigate the Family Law system? Feeling a sense of overwhelm, trying to avoid lawyers or hoping to minimise your current legal fees? It doesn't matter if your separation is amicable or if it is high conflict, nor does it matter if you are self-represented or currently have a lawyer - Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer will provide you with guidance and cost-saving tips to navigate the complex Family Law system. It could potentially save you thousands of dollars when resolving your property or parenting matter. Lawyers are one of the most distrusted professions in Australia. They have a reputation for overcharging clients while lining their own pockets. In this book, Shaya Lewis-Dermody, a specialist family lawyer with almost twenty years' experience, recognises the challenges of dealing with lawyers and navigating the Family Law process. Having seen it all, Shaya doesn't believe in dirty tricks. She also doesn't believe in keeping them a secret! In Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer, you'll discover: The tricks that lawyers use to generate fees and 'milk' your matter How choosing the wrong lawyer could cost you thousands How to choose the right lawyer if you choose to engage one Tips to stay out of court Tips for self-represented litigants - for matters both in and out of court Ways to significantly reduce your legal fees if you do decide to instruct a lawyer Plus hundreds of more tips that could save you thousands of dollars.

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For many people, reaching out for legal help and working with a lawyer can be daunting at the best of times, especially when you need help because of a relationship breakdown. Many people, including family and friends, have their own opinions about how the legal system works and what you should do. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of the well-intended suggestions, tips and advice are not helpful and can lead to disaster! As such, it is extremely refreshing to have a book that gives simple and accurate information about what to do and expect. This book provides a simple ABC template to help you get the right legal help for you. Zita Ngor - Chief Executive, Women's Legal Service (SA) Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer is well written and jam-packed with sound and practical tips that help the reader navigate every step of the Family Law labyrinth and save some money to boot. Every separated person should read this book. Brian McQuade - Family Law Barrister Shaya's book cuts through the 'legalese' that often bamboozles separated people who are already experiencing the often-overwhelming emotions associated with separation. Clear, concise and easy to read, Shaya's book is the ideal 'how-to' guide for dealing with the necessary legalities in a quick and relatively pain-free manner. Olivia Kay - Family Consultant & Family Law Court Report writer Shaya has taken the often complex and scary world of Family Law and used her highly respected experience to arm people with the necessary information and confidence needed to navigate the process and understand their options. Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer properly and helpfully shares the tips and tricks separating families should be aware of in simple and clear language that is encouraging, realistic and (most importantly) easy to understand. Kirsten Poetsch - Principal Solicitor, Community Justice Centres SA Everyone who is even considering separating or knows someone who is going through separation should start with this book. Shaya has written a user-friendly, no-jargon guide to the challenges of separation and divorce. At a time when everything seems overwhelming, this book will be the light to guide you in a tough time. Roxanne Nathan - Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & Child Consultant Provocative for the profession. Hugely practical. A wonderful resource. Vanessa Lindsay - Family Law Barrister This book shines a torch on what can be one of the darkest and most confusing times in a person's life. It offers sensible advice to help navigate separation and guides you through the complexities of Family Law. Dora Fuda - Barrister & Accredited Mediator Shaya has taken her years of experience and condensed her knowledge into an easy-to-read, go-to guide for anyone going through the Family Law system. The book is filled with practical tips for getting through the Family Law process in the best way possible. There are particular gems scattered throughout the book that make it evident that Shaya has taken the time to really listen to her clients as she promotes ways to assist people with empathy through the difficult process of separation. A must-read for anyone embarking on this journey. Suzie Derewlany - Family Law Solicitor & Independent Children's Lawyer

"""For many people, reaching out for legal help and working with a lawyer can be daunting at the best of times, especially when you need help because of a relationship breakdown. Many people, including family and friends, have their own opinions about how the legal system works and what you should do. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of the well-intended suggestions, tips and advice are not helpful and can lead to disaster! As such, it is extremely refreshing to have a book that gives simple and accurate information about what to do and expect. This book provides a simple ABC template to help you get the right legal help for you."" Zita Ngor - Chief Executive, Women's Legal Service (SA) ""Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer is well written and jam-packed with sound and practical tips that help the reader navigate every step of the Family Law labyrinth and save some money to boot. Every separated person should read this book."" Brian McQuade - Family Law Barrister ""Shaya's book cuts through the 'legalese' that often bamboozles separated people who are already experiencing the often-overwhelming emotions associated with separation. Clear, concise and easy to read, Shaya's book is the ideal 'how-to' guide for dealing with the necessary legalities in a quick and relatively pain-free manner."" Olivia Kay - Family Consultant & Family Law Court Report writer ""Shaya has taken the often complex and scary world of Family Law and used her highly respected experience to arm people with the necessary information and confidence needed to navigate the process and understand their options. Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer properly and helpfully shares the tips and tricks separating families should be aware of in simple and clear language that is encouraging, realistic and (most importantly) easy to understand."" Kirsten Poetsch - Principal Solicitor, Community Justice Centres SA ""Everyone who is even considering separating or knows someone who is going through separation should start with this book. Shaya has written a user-friendly, no-jargon guide to the challenges of separation and divorce. At a time when everything seems overwhelming, this book will be the light to guide you in a tough time."" Roxanne Nathan - Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & Child Consultant ""Provocative for the profession. Hugely practical. A wonderful resource."" Vanessa Lindsay - Family Law Barrister ""This book shines a torch on what can be one of the darkest and most confusing times in a person's life. It offers sensible advice to help navigate separation and guides you through the complexities of Family Law."" Dora Fuda - Barrister & Accredited Mediator ""Shaya has taken her years of experience and condensed her knowledge into an easy-to-read, go-to guide for anyone going through the Family Law system. The book is filled with practical tips for getting through the Family Law process in the best way possible. There are particular gems scattered throughout the book that make it evident that Shaya has taken the time to really listen to her clients as she promotes ways to assist people with empathy through the difficult process of separation. A must-read for anyone embarking on this journey."" Suzie Derewlany - Family Law Solicitor & Independent Children's Lawyer"

""For many people, reaching out for legal help and working with a lawyer can be daunting at the best of times, especially when you need help because of a relationship breakdown. Many people, including family and friends, have their own opinions about how the legal system works and what you should do. Unfortunately, the reality is that many of the well-intended suggestions, tips and advice are not helpful and can lead to disaster! As such, it is extremely refreshing to have a book that gives simple and accurate information about what to do and expect. This book provides a simple ABC template to help you get the right legal help for you."" Zita Ngor - Chief Executive, Women's Legal Service (SA) ""Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer is well written and jam-packed with sound and practical tips that help the reader navigate every step of the Family Law labyrinth and save some money to boot. Every separated person should read this book."" Brian McQuade - Family Law Barrister ""Shaya's book cuts through the 'legalese' that often bamboozles separated people who are already experiencing the often-overwhelming emotions associated with separation. Clear, concise and easy to read, Shaya's book is the ideal 'how-to' guide for dealing with the necessary legalities in a quick and relatively pain-free manner."" Olivia Kay - Family Consultant & Family Law Court Report writer ""Shaya has taken the often complex and scary world of Family Law and used her highly respected experience to arm people with the necessary information and confidence needed to navigate the process and understand their options. Secrets of a Divorce Lawyer properly and helpfully shares the tips and tricks separating families should be aware of in simple and clear language that is encouraging, realistic and (most importantly) easy to understand."" Kirsten Poetsch - Principal Solicitor, Community Justice Centres SA ""Everyone who is even considering separating or knows someone who is going through separation should start with this book. Shaya has written a user-friendly, no-jargon guide to the challenges of separation and divorce. At a time when everything seems overwhelming, this book will be the light to guide you in a tough time."" Roxanne Nathan - Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner & Child Consultant ""Provocative for the profession. Hugely practical. A wonderful resource."" Vanessa Lindsay - Family Law Barrister ""This book shines a torch on what can be one of the darkest and most confusing times in a person's life. It offers sensible advice to help navigate separation and guides you through the complexities of Family Law."" Dora Fuda - Barrister & Accredited Mediator ""Shaya has taken her years of experience and condensed her knowledge into an easy-to-read, go-to guide for anyone going through the Family Law system. The book is filled with practical tips for getting through the Family Law process in the best way possible. There are particular gems scattered throughout the book that make it evident that Shaya has taken the time to really listen to her clients as she promotes ways to assist people with empathy through the difficult process of separation. A must-read for anyone embarking on this journey."" Suzie Derewlany - Family Law Solicitor & Independent Children's Lawyer

Author Information

SHAYA LEWIS-DERMODY is a specialist family lawyer with almost twenty years' experience. Her book Separate Ways was named a Finalist for the Australian Business Book of the Year Award in 2020. A finalist in the national Women in Law Awards in 2019 and 2020, in the categories ""Thought Leader of the Year"" and ""Innovator of the Year"", Shaya has also been voted by her peers as a Doyle's Guide leading lawyer. Shaya is the founding director of The Family Law Project, a socially responsible and progressive Family Law firm with a focus on access to justice. Regularly featured as a thought leader in her field, Shaya has conducted media interviews with ABC Radio, The Saturday Paper, Domain and many more.

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