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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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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 I... Read more
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... Read more
Ben and Heather talk about the contributions to a marriage that can be factored into a property settlement, focusing on the non-financial contributions which can easily be missed. Together they... Read more
Ben and Heather are joined by Klaudia Gebert, psychologist and founder of Self Reflection, to talk about transitioning to life as a single person after separation. Topics discussed include: Grieving... Read more