Jeremy frequently appears in the media discussing separation, divorce and family law. Select the relevant category to find articles that relate to your situation.
Many people don't realise that at the end of a relationship, your partner is entitled to a share of your superannuation. If you have accrued a significant superannuation but do not have other...Read More
Section 15 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 was enacted to provide courts with a power to redress economic disparity between partners after the breakdown of a relationship. The section...Read More
Society has come a long way in its acceptance of relationships beyond a traditional marriage. The law has also been updated to reflect these changes. In 2002, the law governing property at the end...Read More
Move over travel, the Covid-19 lockdown has taken over as the ultimate test of a relationship. Many Kiwi couples have been struggling while they have been stuck living and working at home for...Read More
Lockdown has had a positive effect in bringing some families closer together. On the flip side, enforced time together has exacerbated existing family tensions, vulnerabilities or risks. In...Read More
It is an uncomfortable but necessary task to consider what will happen to your property after you die. The law of succession determines how your property will be distributed. Most people...Read More
New Zealand ranks 25th in the world for divorce rates according to a new study - but this could change after COVID-19. In this NZ Herald article, I discuss why life after lockdown could see a...Read More
Q: I have an email from my child's school asking whether I will be sending them to school when we return to Alert Level 3. My ex-partner wants them to go but I don't think it is safe. I want to...Read More
Q: My ex-partner and I are in a parenting dispute. The court has delayed the matter because of the lockdown. How can I progress this? This is a very difficult situation that the lockdown has...Read More
The Hague Convention has long stood for the premise that disputes over care and control of children should be determined in the courts of the jurisdiction that comprise the child’s habitual...Read More
A distraught mother believes the co-parenting guidelines from the Principal Family Court judge, Jacquelyn Moran, during the Covid-19 lockdown- are vague and should be considered case by case....Read More
The era of COVID-19 will see families facing a myriad of issues. Families may face problems regarding parenting arrangements, fluctuating asset valuations, property settlement occurring during...Read More