Every year, tens of thousands of families engage with New Zealand's family court. It's the site of tears, conflict, allegations and accusations.
How does the law work for these families -- and is it a system that's getting the balance right?
Vivienne Crawshaw is a KC and a leading family law specialist in New Zealand with more than thirty years' experience.
She joins Emile Donovan.
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