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
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
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
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
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
It’s been more than 40 years since New Zealand’s divorce laws were first set out and 18 years since those laws were last amended substantially, so it is unsurprising that many consider the...Read More
The new year is a common time for separation. While issues might arise in a relationship during the year, it is often after Christmas that people take the first step toward separating. This...Read More
Jeremy talks to Catherine Masters from OneRoof about selling your home during a separation. Selling a house is stressful enough without the piled on pressure of an acrimonious divorce,...Read More
While many New Zealanders relax in January, it is a busy time for divorce lawyers. Divorce spikes across the developed world as the new year begins. Unsatisfactory relationships can drift...Read More
In sickness and in health, but what if your beloved has dementia and doesn’t know you anymore? As the number of people with the condition grows, Teresa Cowie finds spouses wrestling with...Read More
Jeff Bezos has been married to his wife, Mackenzie Bezos, for 25 years. There are four children from the marriage. He created Amazon from his garage back in 1994, and it's now one of the...Read More
Just because you’re separating, doesn’t mean you need a lawyer. In fact, many separating couples manage without. Here are some things you don’t need a lawyer for: 1. A verbal...Read More