This week, Minister of Justice, Andrew Little introduced the Family Court (Supporting Children in Court) Legislation Bill. This arises from the report of the Independent Panel Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau, which examined the effectiveness of the 2014 family justice reforms, which recommended many changes. There will be amendments to the Care of Children Act and the Family Dispute Resolution Act, if the bill is approved. The bill looks to establish children’s participation as a gu

This is part one of a series of four articles providing some guidance, tips and talking points to assist you to co-parent your children during the COVID-19 self-isolation period. Along with my colleague (FDR mediator) Barbara McCulloch, and the FDR Centre’s Senior Manager - Kaye Penney, we have put together a document covering a variety of subject matters, which we hope that you will find useful. The overarching message throughout the document is that good, honest and meaning