Simon Jefferson
Pros and cons of representing yourself at court
Simon Jefferson QC joins Kathryn to look at the topic of self-represented litigants, particularly in the Family Court. Could a Public Advocate system be a better way to go? Simon Jefferson QC is a… Audio
Who speaks for children in the Family Court?
Law commentator and family court Simon Jefferson QC examines who represents the voice of children in the Family Court system and the statutory provisions to have their views taken into account.
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Time to overhaul adoption laws in New Zealand
Legal correspondent Simon Jefferson joins Kathryn to talk about why he believes adoption laws are long overdue for an overhaul. He says the outdated model hasn't kept pace with the evolution of… Audio
Law: A year of big changes for the Family Court
Law commentator Simon Jefferson talks to Kathryn about the roll back of reforms introduced in 2014 that put the onus on families to resolve disputes among them by themselves, bold recommendations of… 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
Legal commentator Simon Jefferson
Simon discusses the state of Family Law in New Zealand. Audio
Legal commentator Simon Jefferson
Family law specialist Simon Jefferson discusses the Vulnerable Children's Act, the main planks of which come into effect on July 1 Audio
Law commentator Simon Jefferson QC
Simon Jefferson discusses the role the family court plays in the lives of children in state care. Audio
Simon Jefferson QC on Trusts
The increasing use of trusts and a recent High Court case in which a family trust was challenged. Audio
How children's voices are heard in the court?
Simon Jefferson QC has almost 30 years experience practising family law - he is a former Executive member of the Family Law Section of the Law Society, a Fellow of the International Academy of… Audio
