Jeremy frequently appears in the media discussing separation, divorce and family law. Select the relevant category to find articles that relate to your situation.
Lockdown has had a positive effect in bringing some families closer together - but on the flip side, enforced time together has exacerbated existing family tensions, vulnerabilities or risks....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
Value of assets The effects of coronavirus are already being felt around the world. The impacts of coronavirus have been particularly relevant in relationship property settlements,...Read More
The situation around COVID-19 has been fast evolving. The 4 category alert system was just announced over the weekend and New Zealand has entered a full lock down. The intent of Alert Level...Read More
The effects of coronavirus are already being felt around the world and not just by people who are unwell. Most industries are affected in some way and people are having to adapt. I am...Read More
Our society is changing all the time and so is the way we’re divorcing. Here are some of the key trends in New Zealand divorces. Rise of the “silver splitter” The age at which...Read More