Date: 19 Oct 2018, Filed under: Domestic Violence & Protection Orders, Family Law
Proposed changes to the Family and Whanau Violence Bill should provide greater protection to victims of domestic violence.
Date: 22 Jun 2018, Filed under: Family Law
Surrogacy laws in New Zealand are tricky to navigate, so if you’re thinking about entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s vital to be informed and...
Date: 18 May 2018, Filed under: Family Law
Spousal maintenance is ongoing financial support provided by one party to the other after the relationship has ended. It applies to marriages, civil unions,...
Date: 10 Apr 2018, Filed under: Child Law, Family Law
Making care and contact arrangements for children over the school holidays can be a difficult task for separated parents. However, as difficult as it may...
Date: 14 Mar 2018, Filed under: Relationship Property, Family Law
Occupation of the family home can be a difficult issue when a couple separate. Often a couple will jointly own the family home, or both be listed on the...
Date: 06 Dec 2017, Filed under: Relationship Property, Divorce, Family Law
What assets belonging to the relationship, and what belong to the individual? How do you keep them separate and protected.
Date: 21 Nov 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Family Law
Thinking ahead - a list of common questions that if answered before separating will give some peace of mind.
Date: 09 Nov 2017, Filed under: Divorce, Family Law
Legal advice to ensure that the best possible arrangements are made for all parties concerned - parents and children
Date: 19 Sep 2017, Filed under: Family Law, Wills
Changes in relationship status can change the validity of a will. Find out more.
Date: 03 Aug 2017, Filed under: Relationship Property, Divorce, Family Law
Understanding New Zealand's "3 year qualifying relationship" rule and property division in the event of separation.