A podcast that demystifies, detangles and (hopefully) detoxes the legal process that follows a separation or divorce with the experts in the relationship property area. Lawyers and friends Taina Henderson and Shelley Funnell have tapped into their network and bring you smart and funny interviews with top lawyers and experts about their biggest cases, the law, and what you need to know to get through a separation in NZ.
Occupation rent after separation - is it fair? With Amanda Donovan
Is it fair to let your partner stay in the home, and a year later charge them rent? What if you are paying rent and still having to chip in for the mortgage? Occupation Rent is one remedy under section 18B of the PRA to remedy any unfairness where one party stays and the other goes. It's not cut and dried though. And it's certainly not automatic. It could do with some demystifying. Which is where the fantastic Amanda Donovan, of Haigh Lyon comes in. We talk abo...
29 Apr 2025
What is Collaborative Law? with Selina-Jane Trigg
Selina-Jane Trigg explains collaborative law as a structured, people-focused approach to divorce negotiations that avoids litigation and promotes cooperation, in this interview.
15 Sept 2024
What is Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) with Gaye Greenwood
Gaye Greenwood explains Family Dispute Resolution as a subsidized mediation service that empowers separated parents to resolve conflicts and cooperate effectively, highlighting its role before court involvement in this interview.
9 May 2024
Business Breakups: how to break up without breaking the business
Lawyers Taina Henderson and Shelley Funnell explore business breakups, discussing how to navigate the complexities of separating business interests during a personal split in this interview.
12 Feb 2024
Who keeps the family home and other burning questions.
Lawyers Taina Henderson and Shelley Funnell examine the complex issues surrounding the family home during separation, offering practical advice for amicable resolutions and navigating legal processes in this interview.
16 Nov 2023
Putting the house in a trust (a cautionary tale) with Viv Crawshaw KC and barrister Sam Wilson
Viv Crawshaw KC and barrister Sam Wilson discuss a Supreme Court case regarding putting a house in a trust, emphasizing the importance of transparency and contracting out, in an interview on Divorce Cafe.
23 Sept 2023
Judge Lex de Jong: an insider's guide to the Family Court
Judge Lex de Jong reveals surprising insights about family court, including lawyer behaviors that irritate judges and innovations in family violence court, in an interview with Divorce Cafe.
8 Aug 2023
Parenting Disputes Across International Borders: What is the Hague Convention?
Alex Ashmore explains the Hague Convention and international parenting disputes to hosts Taina Henderson and Shelley Funnell in an interview, focusing on relocation and legal considerations.
29 Jun 2023
What about the kids: Children and the Property (Relationships) Act 1976
Professor Mark Henaghan explains the existing laws designed to protect children involved in relationship property disputes, assessing their effectiveness and suggesting improvements for better child outcomes in this interview.
2 May 2023
Understanding Mediation with mediator Tony Lendrum
Mediator Tony Lendrum provides his top tips for a successful mediation, explaining how it can save money and sharing insights from years of experience in this interview with Taina Henderson and Shelley Funnell.
9 Mar 2023
Contracting out agreements: do you need a prenup? with relationship property expert Amanda Morgan
Relationship property expert Amanda Morgan discusses contracting out agreements, including when they are needed and how to ensure they benefit both individuals and the relationship in an interview on prenuptial agreements.
8 Mar 2023
Spousal Maintenance - financial support after a separation with legal legend Vivienne Crawshaw KC
In this episode we talk to our hero Vivienne Crawshaw (King's Counsel) about her epic battle in the case of McQueen v Penn - at the time the highest maintenance award ever made in New Zealand - a game changer amongst other things because it made legal fees a legitimate part of a spousal maintenance claim.
Vivienne gives a master class in spousal maintenance, why court room etiquette matters, and what it takes to be a great lawyer.
Divorce Cafe aims to demystify, detangle and (hopefully) detox the legal process that follows a separation or divorce in New Zealand with the experts in the relationship property area.
Lawyers and friends Taina Henderson and Shelley Funnell have tapped into their network and bring you smart and funny interviews with top lawyers and experts about their biggest cases, the law, and what you need to know to get through a separation in NZ.
Watch here: Divorce Cafe: Spousal Maintenance - financial support after a separation - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NWTytU_2Pk)
Read the article: Beginner's Guide to Spousal Maintenance (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/beginners-guide-to-spousal-maintenance/)
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Taina Henderson - Henderson Reeves (hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz) (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/profile/taina-henderson/)
Shelley Funnell - Henderson Reeves (hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz) (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/profile/shelley-funnell/)
7 Mar 2023
DIY Relationship Property Division with Stuart Henderson
This episode delves into when you can do your own relationship property division, when you should not, and how to set yourself up for success. Veteran Family Court lawyer Stuart Henderson (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/profile/stuart-henderson/) talks about the benefits of negotiating your own agreement, what not to do, and the upside of your ex picking ‘the best lawyer in town’.
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Read the article:
https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/can-you-diy-a-relationship-property-division/ (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/can-you-diy-a-relationship-property-division/)
Taina Henderson - Henderson Reeves (hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz) (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/profile/taina-henderson/)
Shelley Funnell - Henderson Reeves (hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz) (https://hendersonreeveslawyers.co.nz/profile/shelley-funnell/)
Who has been a guest on Divorce Café
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Selina-Jane Trigg
Gaye Greenwood
Viv Crawshaw KC
Sam Wilson
Judge Lex de Jong
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YouTube views
4,912
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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Quality
8
Social presence
0
YouTube
74
Engagement
68
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Shelley Funnell and Taina Henderson host the show. Published by Henderson Reeves Lawyers.
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