The Family Matters Show

Specialist family lawyers Benjamin Bryant and Heather McKinnon and their special guests answer your questions about divorce, separation, children's matters, property settlement and family court. They empower you to make wise decisions for yourself and your family.

The Family Matters Show is a education podcast hosted by Heather McKinnon & Benjamin Bryant, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heather McKinnon & Benjamin Bryant hosts The Family Matters Show, a education show with 69 episodes published.

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  Can the Children Decide?

  Jul 30, 202625 min

  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, and how much weight should be given to their wishes. In this episode, Ben and Heather are joined by clinical psychologist Kate Gray to discuss children's wishes in separation. Kate is Director of Family Focus Psychology in Melbourne and works closely with children and families navigating separation. Kate helps us to understand the psychological side of children's wishes, including how influence, pressure and loyalty conflicts can quietly shape what children say they want. Topics covered include: The influences at play for children during separation. How a child's age and stage of development affect their ability to form and express genuine wishes. Situations where children are influenced without any parent meaning to pressure them Legally, how children's wishes are treated in family law. How the law balances listening to a child's views and protecting them for emotional burden. What helps children feel safe to express their thoughts without feeling they're choosing sides.

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  Episode #68

  Getting In and Out of De Facto Relationships - BEST OF

  May 30, 202628 minS0

  <p>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 a range of topics relevant to anyone in a de facto relationship, or heading into one.</p>What is a de facto relationship?How long do you have to live together to be in a de facto relationship?How does the law decide when the de facto relationship starts and ends?What does the Court consider when deciding if a de facto relationship exists?Is it possible to be i...

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  Collaborating with the "other side"

  May 4, 202624 minS0

  <p>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 always lead to the best outcomes.  In this episode, Ben and Heather chat to Marius Eden from Ramsden Family Law about how strong professional relationships with "opposing" counsel can make a real difference to how clients experience separation, both legally and emotionally.</p><p>Topics discussed include:</p>What does collaboration between opposing solicitors look like...and what does it not involve?The importance of professional respect in achieving good...

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  Episode #66

  Learning from Broken Relationships

  Feb 26, 202627 minS0

  <p>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 back. Again and again.</p><p>In this episode, Ben and Heather talk to Dr. Robyn Goodwin, a clinical psychologist from LSC Psychology in Sydney, to explore how to learn from broken relationships so you can move forward with clarity and reassurance.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p>How strong emotions can get in the way of reflection and growthHow to "process" those emotionsHow to reflect on wha...

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  Episode #65

  Funding Your Divorce

  Jan 29, 202620 minS0

  <p>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 in the meantime?</p><p>Ben and Heather are joined by Amanda Kerdel from JustFund, Australia's leading provider of family law and estate finance, to discuss the options available for funding your divorce or separation.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p>Costs - what are the common expenses, and what's a ballpark range for typical separation costs?Shared assets - can these be used, and what may prevent th...

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