Jeremy frequently appears in the media discussing separation, divorce and family law. Select the relevant category to find articles that relate to your situation.
Q: My children's father and I separated very recently. He has moved out of the home but hasn't got a permanent place yet. For now, he has the children stay with him...Read More
Bill and Melinda Gates have announced that their 27-year marriage has come to an end. The couple announced on Twitter that they no longer believe they can grow...Read More
The Law Commission recently published a 247-page Issues Paper as part of its Review of Succession Law. The paper highlights which areas of the law of succession...Read More
Last month, the Government announced a suite of policies aimed at helping first home buyers and taking the heat out of the housing market. One of these policies was the extension of the...Read More
Q: My ex-husband has told me that he intends to take the kids to Queensland now that the travel bubble with Australia is opening. His sister lives there with her...Read More
This week, it has been one year since New Zealand went into a Level 4 lockdown in response to the outbreak of Covid-19. Before the lockdown it was difficult to...Read More
The family home is considered relationship property, regardless of whose name is listed on the title. This means that at the end of a qualifying relationship, the home's value will need to...Read More
An appeal to the High Court last month raised an interesting question about a testator’s moral duty. The appeal was against a decision of the Family Court on an application under the Family...Read More
New Zealand has a legal aid programme available for people trying to resolve a problem in court but cannot afford a lawyer. Legal aid is funded by the Government and enables people on...Read More
Three new community cases of Covid-19 were announced yesterday. Auckland is now back at alert level 3, while the rest of the country has been elevated to level...Read More
Valentine's Day is here. This day can be an exciting time for those with a partner as they think of ways to express their love. It is also one of the most popular...Read More
The new Trusts Act of 2019 came into effect on 31 January 2021. This new Act replaced the Trustee Act of 1956 that currently governs the law relating to New Zealand trusts. This update to the...Read More