Table of Contents Understanding Neurodiversity in the Legal Context The Risk of Misinterpreting Traits as Non-Compliance Systemic Barriers and Procedural Discrimination The Intersection of High-Conflict Divorce and Neurodivergence Legal Protections: The Human Rights Act and NZBORA The Role of Section 133 Reports and Expert Witnesses Recent Case Law and Judicial Trends Advocating for Accommodations and […]
Table of Contents Understanding the ADHD Brain in Two Homes Medication Management Clauses Homework and School Communication Protocols Handling Transitions and Forgotten Items Flexibility vs. Structure: Finding the Balance Dispute Resolution for High-Conflict Scenarios Frequently Asked Questions (PAA) A parenting plan for an ADHD child is a specialized care agreement that incorporates detailed clauses for
Divorce is a seismic event in any family, but for households with neurodivergent children, the disruption can feel catastrophic. Autistic children, who often thrive on predictability, routine, and literal interpretation, face unique challenges when their family structure undergoes a fundamental shift. As a parent, navigating the legal and emotional complexities of separation while trying to
Table of Contents Understanding Mental Capacity in New Zealand Family Law When Does Neurodivergence Affect Litigation Capacity? The Role of Litigation Guardians in Family Court Ensuring Fair Process for Neurodivergent Parties Accommodations in the Courtroom and Evidence Act High-Conflict Divorce: Weaponizing Capacity Navigating the Legal System with Cognitive Differences Mental capacity in family law NZ
Table of Contents Understanding the Autistic Brain in Divorce Why Standard 50/50 Week-About Schedules May Fail The ‘Medical Home’ Concept: Stability Over Equality Sensory Processing and the Environment Managing Transitions and Transition Objects Educating the Court on Sensory Overload Creating an Autism-Friendly Parenting Plan An autism custody schedule is a specialized parenting plan designed to
Table of Contents The Neurodivergent Lens: Why Traditional Co-Parenting Fails Reducing Ambiguity in Text Messages Using Visual Schedules and Shared Calendars Managing Emotional Reactivity in Communication Tools to Streamline Information Sharing Legal Boundaries and Documentation Frequently Asked Questions Effective co-parenting communication with ADHD requires moving away from verbal agreements and relying on written, visual, and
Table of Contents The Intersection of Executive Dysfunction and Family Law Messy Homes vs. Unsafe Environments: Defining the Legal Threshold Time Blindness: When Lateness Becomes a Legal Liability Strategies to Improve Organization for Court Approval Leveraging Expert Reports to Explain Neurotypes Navigating the New Zealand Family Court Context Conclusion: Protecting Your Rights and Your Children
Table of Contents Decoding the Conflict: Is it Malice or Neurodivergence? Empathy Deficits vs. Theory of Mind Challenges Rigidity and Routine in Co-Parenting Disputes Why Diagnosis Matters for Legal Strategy Approaching Mediation with an ASD Ex-Partner Protecting Children in Neurodiverse Separations Frequently Asked Questions Autism and divorce conflict often stems from undiagnosed neurodivergence manifesting as
Table of Contents The Reality: ADHD Divorce Rate Statistics The Toxic Parent-Child Dynamic Impulsivity and Financial Strain Emotional Dysregulation and High-Conflict Cycles The Erosion of Intimacy and Trust Moving From Blame to Understanding Strategies for Navigating Neurodiverse Relationships The ADHD divorce rate is consistently estimated to be significantly higher than the average, often cited as
