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 starting to see an impact on family law too. In this NZ Herald article, I discuss the changes I expect to see over the next couple of months.
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
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