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
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
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
Kim Kardashian-West and Kanye West are reportedly getting divorced. The famous pair are both billionaires in their own right, which means dividing their many assets could get complicated....Read More
Summer is often a wonderful time to celebrate new beginnings with weddings and engagement announcements. However, it is also a divorce lawyer's busiest time of the year. The end of year break is...Read More
A messy break-up is costing devastated parents hundreds of thousands of dollars, forcing them to sell their family home, and leaving them with shattered dreams of a comfortable...Read More
The new Privacy Act 2020 will come into effect from 1 December. The new Act will repeal and replace the Privacy Act 1993. The new Act includes some interesting implications for family...Read More
Q: I was made redundant as a result of Covid-19. Unfortunately, my relationship also broke down over lockdown. We have chosen to separate. My ex-partner is now claiming that he is entitled to...Read More
Q: My partner and I decided to separate a few months ago. We have been together for sixteen years and have three young children. The last Covid-19 lockdown was the “straw that broke the...Read More
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