The case concerned an application by a father to return an 11 year old child to Australia. It was not disputed that the grounds for an order to return the child had been made out, the issue...Read More
When you separate from your partner, one of the hardest parts is not living with your children full-time any more. Special days like Father’s Day can be tough. While the day might previously...Read More
In this article, Jeremy shares his views on the proposed changes to the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Why do our divorce laws need to change and how have they adversely affected...Read More
New Zealand's law for dividing property on separation is out of date and needs to change, the Law Commission says. It has tabled its final report for its review of the Property (Relationships)...Read More
Justice Minister Andrew Little has welcomed the release of the Independent Panel’s review of the 2014 family justice system reforms. The panel held two rounds of consultation with over 100...Read More
Proposals to change the way income and property are split in divorce cases aim to put children’s interests first. But some fear kids will become pawns in a legal and financial stalemate....Read More
Listen to me discuss how divorce can affect fathers, families and especially children on Father's Day with Trudi Nelson on Weekend Life here.Read More
2houses is a neutral web platform and app designed to help co-parents operate and to facilitate communication and organisation for the benefit of the family. Developed in 2011 by a divorced...Read More
Follow the link below to listen to an interview in which I discuss how fathers can improve their chances in custody battles in the Family...Read More
Separated partners usually want a clean break. Separate bank accounts, separate houses and separate lives. However, when children are involved and cash flow is tight, that may not be the reality...Read More
Here’s a common scenario in a globalised world. A marriage founders. Along with the split, one of the partners takes a job overseas. There is no problem there, except when children are...Read More
Avoid Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Try the provinces instead where there are more opportunities in divorce law. Work in your home town/city. Volunteer in a law firm or related...Read More