Divorce
No escape: separating from an abusive partner
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world, but sociology research shows life post- separation can still leave women feeling trapped.
AudioOur Changing World for 29 August 2019
Research into relationships and their break-ups, and oxygen is very friendly with other chemical elements. Audio
Mandy Len Catron: What you lose when you gain a spouse
Mandy Len Catron has written a thought-provoking piece in The Atlantic asking whether marriage actually creates a social handicap. She joins the show to discuss. Audio
Law Commission recommends divorce property revamp
The Law Commission is calling for a change to New Zealand's law on dividing property when a couple separates. Audio
Law Commission recommends shake up of break up laws
The days of a straight 50-50 property split in the event of a relationship breakdown could be numbered if Law Commission recommendations are adopted by the government. The commission has released its… Audio
Selling the family home when couples break-up
Court ordered sales of houses in divorce cases appear to be on the rise as the cost of breaking up, takes a financial toll on separating couples. Auckland family lawyer, Jeremy Sutton has noticed an… Audio
Fewer people saying 'I do'
The marriage rate for New Zealand residents last year fell to its lowest since the peak in 1971, but the rate of divorces is also dropping.
Bezos' ex-wife cedes Amazon control in huge divorce deal
MacKenzie Bezos, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, will give 75 percent of their stake in the company and all voting rights to the billionaire entrepreneur as part of the divorce settlement. Video, Audio
BANG! Season 3 Episode 3: Let's Stay Together
We all know how it goes - two people meet, they fall in love, they decide to get married and live happily ever after. We've heard different versions of this story so many times, many of us never stop… Audio
George Blair-West: a relationship guru on romance and divorce
On the list of most distressing experiences that can happen in your life, divorce is in the top 3. Choosing a partner, married or not, is one of the most important decisions anyone can make. Audio
Making the law fairer for separating couples
The Law Commission is pushing for changes to make sure things are even handed for both parties following a relationship split. Submissions on the Commission's Review of the Property (Relationships)… Audio
Divorce applications spike after Christmas
Relationship experts say the new year stirs resolutions in those unhappy with their relationships, especially if they have had a stressful Christmas, leading to a rise in divorce applications in… Audio
Spike in divorce applications: 'It's that New Year's resolution'
While most people are slowly easing themselves into work after the holidays, divorce lawyers know they will need to hit the ground running.
Relationship property law 'out of date'
Moves to modernise the four decade old law that dictates how couples' assets are divided if they split up, will make significant in-roads this week. On Thursday the Law Commission, which is currently… Audio
Mothers bear financial brunt of break-ups.
In a world first study AUT's Michael Fletcher has found it's mothers who are financially worse off after a relationship breaks up.Family law expert Kirsty Swadling explains why and what can be done to… Audio
Relationship advice from a top divorce lawyer
Couples should be wary of Facebook as it's a breeding ground for infidelity, says New York divorce lawyer James Sexton. He's just published a guide to staying together – If You're In My Office, It's… Audio
Papers Past: Divorce
Emerson Vandey is captivated by old newspapers. He's in charge of the National Library's Papers Past online collection, and every so often he brings in a few attention grabbing headlines for Standing… Audio
Legal commentator Simon Jefferson
Family Court lawyer Simon Jefferson from Trinity Chambers gives his best tips for staying out of the Family Court - and how to know when you have no other option Audio
Insight: The Family Court on Trial
Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache. Audio
Divorce and separation - minimising the effect on children
Divorce and separation - minimising the affect on children. Adjunct Professor Jan Pryor has spent her academic career studying family dynamics and the well-being of children. Jan's research has lead… Audio
