When a person dies, disputes can arise as to the division of their property and the contents of their Will. Sometimes how property is dispersed under the Will does not reflect what a deceased...Read More
The Law Commission wants an overhaul of the rules for dividing up property when a couple splits up, saying they are out-of-date and have failed to keep up with social change. I talk to Susan...Read More
Q. I have decided to separate from my partner after about 4 years together. We’re both in our 40s and we each came into the relationship with a house and some investments. I have a small...Read More
Around 60,000 New Zealanders live with dementia. In this New Zealand Herald article, I discuss how to protect relationship property so you can continue to support a partner who has dementia, even...Read More
New Zealand's law for dividing property on separation is out of date and needs to change, the Law Commission says. It has tabled its final report for its review of the Property (Relationships)...Read More
Justice Minister Andrew Little has welcomed the release of the Independent Panel’s review of the 2014 family justice system reforms. The panel held two rounds of consultation with over 100...Read More
Q. My partner and I have been together for 8 years and we have a child aged 5. My partner has always had a bad temper but lately he has been yelling and abusing me a lot. The other day...Read More
What happens when the family home is in your name, but you leave it after a relationship break down - are your rights affected if your ex-partner dies or if they meet a new partner? I talk...Read More
Q. My partner and I met four years ago and have been living together for three and a half years. We are now separating. She has two children from a prior relationship who live with their...Read More