Family Law
Children’s voices in the family justice system — hearing children’s views before making life-changing decisions for them
Summary Introduction Hearing a child’s views and allowing them to participate — what that involves Why children’s views should be listened to before making care and guardianship decisions for them: Practical life-enhancing reasons ...
Valuation of Cryptocurrency in Relationship Property Disputes
How can volatile cryptocurrencies be fairly valued in property division? This article explores legal challenges and valuation issues. Read the full article now!
“The balance thing”: Family Court lawyers discuss the ethics of representing parents in Care of Children disputes
Family Court lawyers discuss the ethics of representing parents in Care of Children disputes.
Whāngai v adoption: Succession in the Māori Land Court | A complimentary article from the New Zealand Family Law Journal
The article argues that adopted children shouldn't automatically inherit Māori land, as it conflicts with Tikanga Māori. Read the full article now!
Falling between two stools? The risk in New Zealand’s approach to the assessment of grave risk in Hague Convention cases
Grave risk defence cases under the Hague Convention require a precautionary approach. Read the full article in LexisNexis New Zealand Blog now!
Case note: Possession of home and trusts — Lindsay v Lamb
This note discusses obtaining an occupation or tenancy order over a family home in a trust, highlighting Judge Coyle's decision in Lindsay v Lamb. Read Now!
Family law in New Zealand – what’s changing?
Two co-authors, Bill Atkin and Mark Henaghan, discussed major changes of Family Law in New Zealand. Read full article in LexisNexis New Zealand Blog now!