"Thank you so much for all the support and practical help you gave me.  I found typing my affidavit a nightmare you took this away from me and with information I gave you, you turned it to a strong story. Cannot thank you enough for you and your advice in how to be in court and keep my focus was invaluable.  I wanted you to know that I actually was given more time with my kids than what I had put in my orders.  I cannot thank you enough for listening and offering me the support.  Given I had no money and I had to represent myself you helped me do this by offering your time and your talent to turn my story to a legible document was gold to me.  Glad that I was given your number.  Keep the work up fathers like me need you.   CRAIG STEWART WA

" After the breakdown of my marriage in 2010, I found myself in the middle of a legal and emotional nightmare.

Realising that my future, that of my children, home and lifestyle were at risk, I found myself overcome by a variety of emotions, none of which was conducive to the preparation of an effective representation in court.

Whilst I had consulted a competent solicitor, I knew that it would take many expensive hours to formulate and fine tune an affidavit.

With limited financial resources at my disposal I knew that if I didn’t engage a cost effective, empathetic professional to assist me to put together an affidavit, that I stood to lose all that I had valued and worked for.

At this point I was referred to Encouragement’s principal, Jodie Pearson.
With Encouragement’s assistance I collected vital documents and facts, whilst Jodie presented it all in an appropriate, formal affidavit format, prior to submission to my legal team.

During my dealings with Encouragement, I found that Jodie, a veteran of the family law system, could identify with my feelings, whilst she remained focused on compiling my affidavit.

As such I have no hesitation in recommending Encouragement to anyone seeking a professional, cost effective means of preparing an affidavit.
"  John R Savannah
Victoria

"When i first spoke too Jodie i knew i had a friend in all the confusion and frustration that a custody battle brings especially when you are a dad, whether you are the primary care giver or a dad going through a custody and or seeking access to your children /child. being a dad it seems everywhere you turn it is all about the mums, but Jodie completely understands what men are experiencing through the courts and in general.

Jodie is extremely focused, very knowledgeable. deeply passionate, i believe that Jodie runs her support business with her heart n soul .to me Jodie is angle, i never thought existed in these sole draining times. I will be for ever grateful for what Jodie has
done for myself, which in effect helps the most precious persons or people in our lives our children. Jodie is highly profession with a big heart for the service in which she provides.

Jodie has given me more than just encouragement. Jodie has given me the tools to move forward and stay focused and take the confusion away, to do just that. Jodie has also told me about her own life experiences with family court procedures which in my opinion makes her business all the more real, I highly recommend.

Jodie, encouragement for men, if you are experiencing custody court issues give Jodie a call." Michael Richardson
NSW

""My daughter had been missing for 2 years and I didn’t know where to start the paperwork to put it together so I could start the legal process of looking for her.

I was given Encouragement for Men’s number.  I meet with Jodie who was easy to talk with and listened.  I found that Jodie listened with genuine interest and compassion to my situation.

Within a week I had the paperwork I needed to proceed through the legal system and start looking for my daughter.  

I was able to contact Jodie and leave a question that I might not of understood and she would seek an answer for me.  Being self-representing it was overwhelming but having someone behind me giving the encouragement and typing those documents made it easier.  I would recommend Encouragement for Men, it was so helpful, quick to deliver documents and was genuinely interested in my case." RB Victoria

 "Feeling a little bit emotional today. 6 years in family court and up until 30minutes ago I had felt no change. In short today was a small victory but a victory never-the-less and the most beautiful part of it was; I did not have to dig into my pocket for another 15 grand for a solicitor, self-representing but I couldn’t have done it totally alone, thanks to this beautiful lady Jodie Myintoo for her guidance and support she did more for me in the last 8 months than 3 solicitors did in 6 years.

If any of you need assistance to self-represent and simple cannot afford to pull out another 15grand I recommend telling her your story." Chris Tulloch Qld

"I can’t thank Jodie Myintoo counselling enough for the help and encouragement she has given me over the last 4 years. It has now been a year now since court for me has finished and I still can’t believe that I got 50% care of my daughter and also Self represented through the last 2 years of it.

I’ve known Jodie for 4 years now and I still remember in the early days when she was counselling me , I believed fathers had no rights and was unsure where I stood legally , but after every session I had with Jodie my confidence started to grow and It was the last 2 years that I had enough confidence to move forward and Self represent in court after many attempts at mediation failed , and it was Jodie who always put things in perspective when things weren’t going well and helped me to remain focused. I remember the Family report writer saying she wished more Dads knew about Jodie Myintoo Counselling as she believed there are not a lot of services available like hers for Dads and my first affidavit I submitted to the court they complimented on how well it was prepared .

I also remember the day before my Christmas party my ex wouldn’t let me take my daughter , I contacted Jodie in the morning , a letter was drafted and sent to my ex partners lawyer by lunchtime and late afternoon I get a message by my ex-partner saying my daughter can go . Jodie definitely goes above and beyond for her clients and has a wealth of knowledge of the legal system. Even now that court is done for me I’m still going to see Jodie and I’m more confident, my mindset has changed , I just see things different and approach life in a positive manner and that’s all thanks to Jodie . I thought it be fitting to post my review on Father’s Day and to hopefully inspire Fathers and for me being a Father is the greatest job I will have. W Anonymous Victoria

  "Many, many thanks for all your help!

Your encouragement, attention to detail, general advice was invaluable.  My solicitor was impressed with my documentation and it required no further input from him or his staff before presenting it to the court.

You were unstinting of your time on the phone and provided much needed emotional support. I was successful in part because of the documentation and the quality thereof, but also because I followed your advise and kept records, remained calm and avoided unnecessary contact.

I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to spend a whole week with my kids after not being able to see them properly for so long.

Once again, thank you and I wish you every success in your business.  We fathers need someone like you! " :  Chris Lorenz QLD