Q&A – Ask a Family Lawyer
March 1, 2021 | Debbie Dunbar
The team at Morrison Kent have partnered with JUNO Investing to answer your legal questions, this month on family law. CLICK HERE TO ASK A QUESTION Trust or Get a...Read More
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COVID-19 – Family Court continues to operate
April 16, 2020 | Debbie Dunbar
Understandably, it is a worrying time for many families in New Zealand with added pressures of finances, social challenges and health. The Family Court continues to provide priority services...Read More
COVID-19 – Family Violence Assistance
April 3, 2020 | Debbie Dunbar
The current level 4 lockdown period is a difficult time for families, many of whom will be facing additional financial, social and health-related pressures. The police have reported an unfortunate...Read More
Adopting a Child in New Zealand
April 4, 2019 | Debbie Dunbar
Couples and singles throughout New Zealand look toward adoption as a viable option for becoming a parent. There is a myriad of reasons why adoption is a favourable option for parenthood. If you...Read More
Dividing Relationship Property – Time for Change?
March 4, 2019 | Anna Chapman
The Law Commission has proposed significant changes to the way relationship property is dealt with when a couple separates. The commission published their proposal in a review last year, which...Read More
Proposed changes to the Family and Whanau Violence Bill
September 18, 2018 | Anna Chapman
Proposed changes to the Family and Whanau Violence Bill should provide greater protection to victims of domestic violence. At the moment the Police may issue a Police Safety Order (PSO) on the...Read More
Surrogacy Laws in New Zealand
June 15, 2018 | Debbie Dunbar
Surrogacy laws in New Zealand are tricky to navigate, so if you’re thinking about entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s vital to be informed and plan carefully. In New Zealand...Read More
Separation Issues
July 13, 2017 | Debbie Dunbar
Separation is often an extremely challenging experience, where you have to balance both emotional and legal issues. Each relationship and separation is different, and there is no ‘one size fits...Read More