I migliori Legal System podcast (2024)

Send us a text Use the new 'send us a text' feature at the top of every episode description to send me your ideas, suggestions for topics, and general feedback about what you'd like to hear more of. I have plenty of ideas, but I'd love to hear what you think. Family law is an isolating, traumatising, soul destroying place to be, and I hope my small…

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You can check-out any time you like, but you can never leave! 10:16

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Send us a text Just like the Eagles sing in Hotel California: if you’re in a property case “You can check-out any time you like, but you can never leave!" Without leave of the court, you cannot withdraw from a property case once it’s started, no matter how exhaustipated or traumatised you are by your psychonarc ex. Withdrawing leaves you vulnerable…

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To Harman or not to Harman: that is the contempt question 16:18

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Send us a text The Harman Undertaking, also known as the Harman Obligation, is not found in legislation, but in the UK case of Harman v Secretary of State for Home Department [1983]. It is an implied obligation not to use documents obtained or produced as a result of the compulsory processes of the court for any collateral or ulterior purpose. The …

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Wishlitigation - when you can't see the lines to colour in 8:29

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Send us a text Just like with recycling, family law has rules that govern how a case is run, and there are lots of practice notes and guides available to assist you in running a case. Wishlitigators want the process to fit their belief systems about how family law should be run, instead of fitting themselves into the rules and processes of the fami…

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Affidavits - Evidence in Chief, not evidence of chiefs 19:23

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Send us a text In the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia trial is by affidavit, and your affidavit becomes your evidence in chief. At trial you will be cross-examined about your evidence in chief and all parts of your affidavit will be canvassed. Your affidavit is how you present the facts of your case. Affidavits should be concise, fact…

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The Law Can’t Be at the Center 32:32

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Erika K. Wilson is fighting back against racialized violence in civil courts! In Part Two of our conversation, she shares how she’s putting critical race theory into practice at UNC’s Critical Race Lawyering Clinic, why representing Black and Brown people is not the same as working through a race equity lens, and what happens when her clients push …

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We Have The Receipts 45:13

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Professor Erika K. Wilson lays out the legal foundations of white supremacy, breaking down how the law has distributed power and resources in favor of white people over everyone else. Plus, she brings the receipts to prove it! If you’ve ever wondered how systemic racism has persisted after the courts struck down Black Codes and Jim Crow laws, this …

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Fighting for Her Name 35:28

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Welcome to Pennsylvania’s ChildLine Registry… where parents can be labeled as child abusers for life with no right to a hearing. In 2004, Angela West and six coworkers were placed on the ChildLine Registry after a child at their job developed unexplained bruising. Ms. West fought to clear her name for 18 years before finally winning her appeal, but…

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Across the Geographic Divide 42:46

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Nearly 5 million people living in Appalachia are Black and Brown, but Appalachians have been reduced to stereotypes of white coal miners in the mainstream media. Attorney Loree Stark breaks down what’s really going on in Appalachia, including how systemic inequity, exploitation of the labor force, disability, housing instability, and predatory lend…

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Black Children's Bodies Are Sanctuaries 51:20

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Educators can legally hit students at school in 19 states, but school-based violence is forcing young people with marginalized identities out of school everywhere. Ashley Sawyer joins us to discuss the legacy of racial discrimination in education policy and systems of school-based violence. She lays out how the school-to-prison pipeline, pushout, s…

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You Can’t Say Colorblind and Stop 38:28

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Black families pay higher property taxes than white families each year, and these unfairly high bills are helping to force Black people out of cities. Montgomery Wilson breaks down in great detail how Black homeowners end up paying more than their white counterparts in property taxes and how tax assessments are systematically inaccurate in Black an…

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This Is an Intersectional Podcast 38:34

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One in four adults in the United States has a disability. Yet, disability is often an afterthought for policymakers. Lauren DeBruicker examines how disability and race intersect within the civil legal system and the impact of systemic racism on Black and Brown people with disabilities. Lauren also recounts the rich history of activism in the disabi…

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The Past is Prologue 51:25

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Sofia Ali-Khan breaks down the forced migration of Black and Brown people in every corner of this country. Her new book, A Good Country: My Life in Twelve Towns and the Devastating Battle for a White America, recounts government efforts to preserve a white center in each of the places she’s lived, worked, and worshiped. Sofia also discusses her tim…

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This Is How We Can Build Power 47:35

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Pennsylvania State Senator Nikil Saval breaks down why racism is the bedrock of America’s housing system and how anti-Black attitudes led the federal government to neglect affordable housing for decades. Senator Saval illustrates how movements can build power through coalition-building and “making an ask,” and he explains how initiatives like a Hom…

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Season 2 is Launching on February 1st! 4:00

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How Is That Legal is back and better than ever in Season 2! Kee Tobar, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer of Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, invites experts from a wide range of backgrounds to break down examples of systemic racism in the law and policy. By the end of each episode, you’ll understand the forces behind everyday injustices t…

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Breaking It All Down 29:01

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In this special episode of How Is That Legal, Kee invites her friend and CLS colleague Tracie Johnson to reflect on lessons learned this season and what else needs to be explored next season. Kee and Tracie both share shocking stories that made them ask, “How in the world is that legal?” and talk about the importance of centering people who are imp…

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The Cost Is Too High 49:47

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None of us can afford climate change, but the costs are even higher for Black and Brown people and communities, especially for those who can’t afford heating or cooling. As the planet gets hotter, we must address climate change while also making sure that people can afford to keep their homes comfortable. It’s not too late, but if we don’t act soon…

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Debt After Death 49:06

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Welcome to America…. where low-income families risk losing their homes if a loved one lives in a nursing home or needs help with personal care at home. That’s right. If a Medicaid recipient receives long-term care, the state can recover costs from their estate after they pass away. Stephanie Altman from the Shriver Center on Poverty Law joins us to…

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Locked Out of Wealth 49:59

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For many Black and Brown homeowners, their dream of homeownership disintegrates into a uniquely American nightmare designed to extract wealth and lock them out of economic mobility. Attorney Rachel Gallegos and Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson join us to discuss racial disparities in homeownership, the bureaucratic saga that unfolds when …

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It's Not a Natural Disaster 48:25

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America’s housing system is designed to keep Black women locked out. But eviction records don’t tell the whole story. Rasheedah Phillips joins us to discuss the national housing crisis and how systemic racism is embedded in housing policy. She breaks down racial discrimination in rental housing, how eviction records can haunt tenants for life, even…

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No More Car Seats 46:30

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Alan Dettlaff began his career in social work as a child welfare investigator. So how did he reach the conclusion that social workers must refuse to cooperate with the system altogether? Well, he tried to reduce racial disproportionality within child welfare and foster care for years. In this episode, Dr. Dettlaff shares his research on the unique …

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Four Generations In 50:42

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More than half of Black children experience a child welfare investigation by their eighteenth birthday– almost twice the prevalence for white children. April Lee knows the family surveillance system well. More than eight years ago, April’s three children were removed from her home. Among her family, friends, and community, most people have been thr…

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Child Welfare or Family Policing? 51:33

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More than one in ten Black children in America will be forcibly separated from their parents and placed in foster care by the time they reach age eighteen. Professor Dorothy Roberts joins us to discuss the racialized history of parenting, family autonomy, and the child welfare system. From the role of slavery in framing the Black mother to disastro…

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Introducing 'How Is That Legal?' 5:17

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Kee Tobar and expert guests break down examples of systemic racism in the law and policy. By the end of each episode, you’ll understand the forces behind everyday injustices that make us ask, “How in the world is that legal?” In our first season, How Is That Legal will examine racial disparities in the child welfare system, housing discrimination, …

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Coming Soon: How Is That Legal? 5:01

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How many times have you encountered an injustice that shocked you so much that you wondered, “How in the world could this possibly be legal?” Well, that’s exactly why we at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia created our new podcast, How Is That Legal. With help from our host, CLS Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Kee Tobar, expert guests wil…

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The Last Laugh - Lisa's assessment model for psychopaths in family law 16:12

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Send us a text How do I figure out if your ex is a psychopath? Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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The Calderbank Offer...not an event at Calder Racetrack! 10:37

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Send us a text Following on from our discussion about costs, without prejudice communications, and so forth, this episode unpacks the Calderbank offer and how it works. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Cross examination and objections 10:38

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Everyone comes to the costs party 14:55

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Send us a text Party party costs, indemnity costs, what does it mean and why does it matter? Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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I want to plead the 5th Amendment! 14:59

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Send us a text 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 …

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Without Prejudice...not just a pretty heading 11:31

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How do I know if I have a good lawyer? 9:39

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Send us a text The chooklotto of the legal world! Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Chooklotto...Getting a good barrister..or not! 15:24

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Send us a text Wish there was a way to tell if your barrister is any good? Yeah, me too. We delve into the mystery of what makes a good, bad, ugly and incompetent barrister. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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So you want to email the Judge....ouchies! 15:13

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Send us a text The do's and don't's of communicating with your family law judge. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Judicial Notice - not something you put on the community notice board outside the pub 5:56

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Send us a text A snippet of info for the self represented litigant who has to cross examine. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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What if I can't remember things? Can I refer to my affidavit? 12:24

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Send us a text 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. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Full and Frank Financial Disclosure Obligations 26:09

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Send us a text FAMILY LAW RULES 2004 - RULE 13.04 Full and frank disclosure (1) A party to a financial case must make full and frank disclosure of the party's financial circumstances, including: (a) the party's earnings, including income that is paid or assigned to another party, person or legal entity; (b) any vested or contingent interest in prop…

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The dreaded ICL 17:28

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Send us a text The Independent Children’s Lawyer is possibly the most misunderstood role in family law. The National Legal Office has more information that can be accessed here ICL WEBSITE ADDRESS: HTTPS://ICL.GOV.AU Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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He did a Bill Clinton -Trigger Warning 22:16

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Send us a text This episode deals with sexual abuse, trauma and comes with a trigger warning. This is not an easy episode to listen to, and it’s achingly heartbreaking 💔 ❤️‍🩹 My hard-won knowledge has come at huge expense, and there’s no running from that. If you are triggered by this episode, please look after yourself. Reach out to support people…

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Don’t call me babe - Trigger Warning 14:15

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Send us a text The dreadful depersonalisation of never having your name used unless you’re in trouble; serious trouble. This is not an easy episode to listen to, and it’s achingly heartbreaking 💔 ❤️‍🩹 My hard-won knowledge has come at huge expense, and there’s no running from that. If you are triggered by this episode, please look after yourself. R…

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Before You Leave - Evidence and documents 7:02

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Send us a text From the book ‘don’t become the roadkill of your relationship’ How to leave a dangerous relationship. Download chapter one at www.witnesspreparation.com.au Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Before You Leave - Know your support people 10:51

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Send us a text From the book ‘Don’t become the roadkill of your relationship’ Download chapter one at www.witnesspreparation.com.au Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Before you leave - Intro 9:41

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Send us a text Don’t be the roadkill of your relationship…plan to leave before you leave. Download chapter one at www.witnesspreparation.com.au Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Why doesn’t the court do something!?! 6:56

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Send us a text I hear this all the time…and we’re going to address it and set the record straight on why your judge just can’t act unilaterally, or make serious decisions without a final trial. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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I’m self represented…where do I sit? 2:56

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Send us a text A tricksy question for the uninitiated Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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Do you have a Kennon case? 10:32

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Send us a text What’s a Kennon case and why should it matter? A review of Kennon v Kennon BENSON & DRURY [2020] FamCAFC 303 FAMILY LAW – APPEAL – PROPERTY – Kennon argument – Where the primary judge assessed an adjustment of 5% – Whether the primary judge erred in the way her Honour took into account contributions made by the respondent that had be…

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Why Family Law is just Mini Golf in disguise 10:37

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Send us a text Ever wondered why so many victims and family law parties get less than the outcome they were told they’d get? It’s because family lawyers don’t do strategy. If they played mini golf a tad more they’d understand the analogy. Once you get it, you’ll never forget it. Support the showDi Lisa Testart

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