One of the most common, and emotionally loaded, questions people ask during separation is, "Can the children decide?" Can they choose where to live, and who to spend time with,…
One of the most common, and emotionally loaded, questions people ask during separation is, "Can the children decide?" Can they choose where to live, and who to spend time with,…
This month, we replay one of our most popular episodes (second most listened in fact) which deals with the ins and outs of de facto relationships. Ben and Heather explore…
When people think about separation, they often imagine conflict — lawyers on opposite sides, fighting it out on behalf of their clients. But in family law, that adversarial mindset doesn’t…
People don’t usually walk into a family lawyer’s office asking how to reflect and evolve—but in our experience, a failure to learn from past relationships is often what brings people…
Even for those who are relatively well-off, accessing joint assets during separation can be difficult—so where does the money come from to fund your life, legal expenses and basic needs…
We’re revisiting one of our most popular early episodes — Getting a Fair Property Settlement.
Everyone going through a separation wants a fair outcome. The challenge is that your idea…
With the holiday season just around the corner, we’re bringing back a very popular episode from 2022 featuring Elisabeth Shaw, CEO of Relationships Australia NSW.
Elisabeth is also a highly…
In this episode of The Family Matters Show, Ben and Heather answer real questions from the Coffs Coast community - questions that might be on your mind too.
Can…
Ben and Heather are joined by Craig Budden from Aussie Home Loans in Coffs Harbour to discuss the tricky business of getting finance after separation.
Topic covered include:
The major challenges…