This is an interesting story about the increased activity in the Christchurch Family Court as a result of the earthquake.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/9192803/Family-court-issues-are-skyrocketing

The ground may have moved in christchurch as a journalist has sought an opinion from a men’s group.

The Christchurch branch of the Father and Child Trust has been stretched to capacity over parenting issues.
Support worker Cliff Shepherd said frequently when relationships broke up, one parent returned to their hometown.

Does this mean they get funding for all their extra work – probably not they are just causing women problems.