18 August 2021 | COVID Update

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In line with Ministry of Health guidance, our staff are currently working remotely. They remain available to assist and it is business as usual. However, we ask that wherever possible you contact us online or by email to casemanager@fdrc.co.nz

If you need to courier documents, please contact our case management staff in the first instance to confirm the appropriate delivery details.

For updated guidance from the Ministry of Justice on shared care of children during COVID-19 alert levels please click here

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For Lawyers

Our team provides support not only directly to clients but also to their legal counsel.

We provide:

  • advice to lawyers around process options;
  • training in relation to the processes we offer; and
  • ongoing support and case management for any active cases with a dedicated case manager.

Contact us today by completing the form on this page and we can make a time to discuss how we can best help you in your practice.

The Brain Science of Conflict

by | 12/07/2019 | Counselling, Elder Mediation, Family Law, FDR Mediation, Mediation, Voice of the Child | 0 Comments

Yesterday, we at the FDR Centre were delighted to co-host with NZDRC two sessions with Kathryn Berkett learning all about the neuroscience behind conflict. Sounds complicated? Luckily Kathryn is absolutely brilliant at communicating the science in a completely...
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Grandparents and FDR Mediation

by | 02/10/2021 | FDR Centre, FDR Mediation, Mediation, Voice of the Child | 0 Comments

By Hannah Aziz.   It is widely recognised that grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. When family disputes arise, grandparents can often feel left out in the cold and unsure of their legal options, or what access they may have to...
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Bill to better support children in the Family Court passes third reading by a majority!

by | 17/08/2021 | FDR Centre, FDR Mediation, Mediation, Voice of the Child | 0 Comments

By Maria Cole.  In a recent Beehive press release the Justice Minister announced that the Family Court (Supporting Children in Court) Legislation Bill (the Bill) has passed its third reading and is set to come into law. Justice Minister Faafoi said “The Bill will...
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The Trusts Act 2019: keeping it in the family

by | 21/07/2021 | Family Law, FDR Centre, Trusts and Estates | 0 Comments

By Maria Cole. No-one likes to have their dirty laundry aired in public. Sadly, it has been all too common for parties in family trust and estate disputes, to find their private family affairs made public and become the topic of law journal articles and gossip at...
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Penalties and child support – What the new law means for you

by | 19/04/2021 | FDR Centre, FDR Mediation, Mediation | 0 Comments

By Nashi Ali and Melissa Perkin. The child support scheme affects approximately 135,000 carers, 166,000 liable parents and 185,000 qualifying children. In 2019 it was reported that there was $2.2 billion in child support debt. A crippling $1.6 billion of this debt was...
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FAQ’S – Penalties and child support – What the 2021 law changes mean

by | 19/04/2021 | FDR Centre, FDR Mediation, Mediation | 0 Comments

Following the 2021 changes to child support laws, there are potentially significant changes to the way liable parents are now exposed to penalties under the child support regime. We have created a series of FAQs with answers to help understand the changes. When do the...
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Preston v Preston “…this case is everything relationship property litigation should not be.”

by | 09/04/2021 | Family Law, FDR Centre, Mediation, Relationship Property, Trusts and Estates, Wills | 0 Comments

By Melissa Perkin and Melt Strydom.   Overview Mr and Mrs Preston were married for five years. Sadly, the legal proceedings that followed their separation have lasted almost as long and might not be over yet, as an application for leave to appeal was recently filed in...
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The Trusts Act 2019: What you need to know

by | 04/02/2021 | Arbitration, Relationship Property, Trusts and Estates | 0 Comments

By Melissa Perkin and Melt Strydom INTRODUCTION Although exact numbers are unknown, it is estimated there are hundreds of thousands of trusts in New Zealand. The new Trusts Act 2019 came into force on 30 January 2021. It brings a number of significant changes to trust...
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School’s in! – learning from home during lockdown

by | 14/04/2020 | FDR Centre | 0 Comments

School's in! - learning from home during lockdown   Tomorrow is the start of the second term of the school year - a term that is looking unlike any other we have seen. The Ministry of Education has been working quickly to introduce a package of options to ensure...
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Tips for Managing the Shared Care of Children During the Covid-19 Lockdown Period – part 2

by | 06/04/2020 | FDR Mediation | 0 Comments

Tips for Managing the Shared Care of Children During the Covid-19 Lockdown Period – part 2   Self-care, finances and working co-operatively Your personal health and safety is important You must take care of yourself in order to care for your children. ...
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Tips for Managing the Shared Care of Children During the Covid-19 Lockdown Period – Part 1

by | 02/04/2020 | FDR Centre | 0 Comments

Tips for Managing the Shared Care of Children During the Covid-19 Lockdown Period – part 1   Based on our experience of working with thousands of families over many years we have put together a few tips that we hope help you better understand what options are...
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