Child Custody Lawyer Auckland

Jeremy Sutton, Lawyer is a specialist in Child Custody and Access cases in the Auckland region 

The new Care of Children Act emphasizes the responsibilities both parents have towards their children, rather than the rights they may have as parents.

The old term "custody" is replaced by "day-to-day care" of the children. This means having a child live with you on a daily basis, and being responsible for everyday things like making sure they are safe, their attendance at school and that they are warm and properly fed.

Parents or caregivers may share day-to-day care, splitting the time in a way that works best for the children and the family's circumstances.

A parent who doesn't have day-to-day care of the children will be encouraged to have contact with them. This was previously called "access".

The Care of Children Act replaces "custody orders" and "access orders" with Parenting Orders.

We specialise in this field with cases all over NZ.  Call Jeremy on 09 263 6953 or email him on jeremy@jeremysutton.co.nz to make an appointment to discuss your specific concerns.