Jeremy frequently appears in the media discussing separation, divorce and family law. Select the relevant category to find articles that relate to your situation.
Whilst it is too soon to have any real statistics around this issue, we suspect that with time, a trend may begin to emerge which shows an increase in the rate of separation, following on from the...Read More
Q: My ex-spouse had numerous affairs and spent our joint money on those relationships. Can I receive more than 50% of our property? It is entirely understandable why you may want to ask for an...Read More
My partner has become abusive but we still live together with our children. What can I do when things get bad? You do not need to wait until things get bad again. If you have been suffering...Read More
When the Law Commission undertook a major review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 in 2019, it consulted widely with members of the legal profession and other interested groups. But the...Read More
Q: My friend has recently set up a trust. She is in a new relationship and thinks this will protect her assets from her partner if they break up. She has asked me to be an independent trustee....Read More
Q: My husband and I bought our home 20 years ago. We have now separated and are in the process of dividing our assets. It's taking us a while to come to an agreement. I'm worried that if...Read More
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