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Family law changes over time and some references in our earlier podcast episodes may no longer reflect current legislation or court procedures.
The information provided in this podcast series is general in nature and not a substitute for legal advice. Listeners should obtain current legal advice from an accredited family law specialist before acting on anything discussed.
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
Ben and Heather speak to Sandra Martel-Acworth, Practice Specialist (Counselling) at Relationships Australia NSW, about how to know if your relationship is salvageable. Sandra is a psychologist with a Masters... Read more
The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 was passed through parliament in October 2023 and took effect on 6 May 2024. The Act involves changes to how the Courts will make... Read more
Ben and Heather have their eighth session answering questions from the Coffs Coast community – and there were some good ones this time. Here are the topics covered: Can I... Read more
While the overall divorce rate in Australia is declining, there is an upward trend in divorce in couples over 50. Ben and Heather talk about this phenomenon on this podcast... Read more
Ben and Heather welcome special guest forensic psychologist Dr Robert Simon from San Diego California to talk about resist/refuse behaviour in children, including the heated subject of parental alienation. Dr... Read more
Ben and Heather have put together a “top 10” list of mistakes people make when it comes to child custody disputes. In this episode they explain why each of these... Read more
In this episode Ben and Heather are joined by barrister Rhys O’Brien, a specialist in complex family law matters, to talk about how the Court deals with Domestic Violence (Family... Read more
On this episode, Ben and Heather were joined by The Honourable Colin Forrest. Now retired from the Family Court, Colin now handles mediation and arbitration in family law. We spoke... Read more