I live in New Zealand, and my former husband does not. As I have worked through the process of finalising the separation, divorce, custody and access, I have realised that laws designed to facilitate this process are done so with the idea that each of the parties lives in the same country, is protected by the same laws, and has equal access to the same support and legal bodies as everyone else. Unfortunately, when couples live in two different countries, this is not true. When families are split up in this way, one parent often has little or no chance to maintain a relationship with their children, it is often very difficult to get maintenance issues resolved, and property settlements can be very difficult to carry out. I have decided that it is time to gather together those who have experienced these difficulties, find the common threads, provide support and advice, and work for changes.
Families are important, and a vital part of society.
Families must be supported and protected. Even though I am based in New Zealand, I want to hear from you no matter what country you live in. Your input can help us to improve the services of the network. With a network we can provide support for families as they sort out their problems. We can build up a knowledge base for help when looking for solutions.