Family Law

One of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of families is children, and so for many couples, when a relationship ends, arrangements for the children is one of the most important things to consider. Big questions can crop up like; The law in New Zealand governing how to approach these questions comes […]

As anyone working in family law or who has had any interactions with the Family Court in New Zealand will know, the Care of Children Act 2004 (COCA) sets out that a child’s welfare and best interests are a paramount consideration in child arrangements such as day-to-day care of a child and contact with a