In this very special episode, Ben and Heather are joined by former Family Court judge, The Honourable Rodney K Burr, to give our listeners a unique insight into what the person wielding the gavel is really thinking.

Rodney Burr brings to the show the knowledge and experience earned through an long and illustrious legal career. He is a former Justice of the Family Court of Australia, a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the Law Council, recipient of the United Nations Award for Services to the Year of the Family and a Member of the Order of Australia for services to Family Law and Children's Rights.

Ben and Heather chat to Rodney about the good and bad sides to being a Judge and then drill down into more specific topics, including:

•What to expect in Court.

•What information is important to the Judge.

•The importance of discretion in making judgements.

•The perception of Court or Judge bias.

•How decisions are made.

•Tips for self-representation.