When children manipulate situations in separated homes, it’s often a sign of deeper emotional struggles....

The Family Court ruled that Ms. Horton was in contempt of court for not consulting...

The Relationship Property Act 1976 doesn’t require you to have a lawyer during the initial...

Family court is structured as an adversarial process where each parent is encouraged to present...

Nonviolent Communication (NVC), created by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg, offers a valuable framework for turning potentially...

Understanding another perspective doesn’t mean agreement—it means empowering yourself with insight to make the best...

Litigation should be a last resort for separated parents because it often leads to increased...

Two years. That’s how long Sarah, a mother caught in a drawn-out legal battle in...

Why 80% of family-related disputes are opting for formal litigation rather than FDR mediation

But just like any backpack, the weight begins to shift over time. As the days...

One case in the Court of Appeal in New Zealand, Hirstich v The Family Court...

Family separation and dealing with the Family Court proceedings is like a temporary storm—intense, chaotic,...

In a recent High Court case, M v N [2016] NZHC 1524, Judge Matheson declined...

Grief is an intensely personal journey, and while we can't control the pain it brings,...

Children, being vulnerable and still developing, are not equipped to handle the stressors of adult...

What you write in affidavits shapes your future co-parenting relationship with the other parent. Before...

The Victims of Family Violence (Strengthening Legal Protections) Legislation Bill introduces pivotal reforms aimed at...

In the case of Doe v Roe [2021] NZHC 3162, a story unfolds that serves...

Many parents initially resist mediation because they believe there is no prospect of resolution or...

Providing only court forms and applications to self-represented parties without guidance or help is seen...

Going through family separation or divorce can be very difficult, no matter the reason for...

Acknowledging your feelings and emotions post-separation is a powerful tool, much like tending to a...

Learned helplessness and self-sabotage are struggles that many people face, particularly during the challenging times...

Issues to consider during separation Going through a separation or divorce can be very difficult,...