S2 - E07 - Children, Conflict & the Law

When parents separate, what happens to the kids? Who decides where they live? What if there are safety concerns, family harm or a child refuses to go to the other parent? And what happens when parents simply can’t agree? Separation can be difficult but sharing kids is another whole level of heartbreak and challenge altogether. We like to think that everyone involved has the children’s best interests at heart but this isn’t always the case and sometimes disputes around care of the children can be more about control, further chaos and complications than what best serves them. In this episode, we sit down with Barrister Sole and Family Law specialist Bridget Byers to unpack the legals and frequently asked questions around custody, parenting arrangements, mediation, child support, Lawyer for Child, parental alienation and where to go for help and advice if you need it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.