When my child is in my care, does my partner have first rights to care when I am unable to look after them? Facts I have my six year old child every Thursday to Sunday. On Saturday night, I...Read More
Cost Contributions in Care of Children Proceedings 1. Often in proceedings involving children, the Court will appoint a lawyer to represent the child(ren), or direct a specialist report to gain...Read More
What is a pre-nuptial agreement? When a relationship of three years or longer breaks down, property is usually divided amongst parties in accordance with the Property Relationships Act (PRA)....Read More
Contrary to common belief, gifting assets to loved ones through a will may not be as effective as gifting whilst still alive. Here are 4 reasons why lifetime gifting may be more beneficial than...Read More
Most New Zealanders getting divorced are in their mid-40s and don't have kids, and the "seven-year itch" is a myth. In fact, Statistics New Zealand figures show, couples are most likely to call...Read More
A father-of-two has laid a complaint with the United Nations alleging a judge's decision barring him from taking his children out of New Zealand to visit their dying grandfather violates their...Read More
What is interim relationship property distribution? An interim distribution of relationship property is when a certain amount of money or assets shared between separated partners is...Read More
Introduction Applying for a writ of Habeas Corpus through the High Court of New Zealand can be used in disputes involving custody of children. This is an ancient but seldom used remedy. Many...Read More
Introduction We all know how expensive University education is for our children these days. Students will almost always need financial assistance, particularly if they are not living at home....Read More