It is an uncomfortable but necessary task to consider what will happen to your property after you die. The law of succession determines how your property will be distributed. Most people...Read More
The era of COVID-19 will see families facing a myriad of issues. Families may face problems regarding parenting arrangements, fluctuating asset valuations, property settlement occurring during...Read More
It is better to have early conversations about finances and expectations, ideally before you move in together and definitely before you get married. In this NZ Herald article, I share my top...Read More
Listen in as I talk with Tim Beveridge on Newstalk ZB and answer questions from listeners about family law issues, including how to find the right family lawyer, prenuptial agreements, Wills,...Read More
Q. We have been in a relationship for about seven years. We speak to each other daily, by telephone, but see each other infrequently as we live at opposite ends of the country. It is an...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
1. Think about the pre-nup. Do you need a pre-nuptial agreement? It is much better to have these awkward conversations at the beginning of a relationship – especially if you...Read More
Q. My partner is going to move in with me. I'm about 20 years older and I have built up significant assets including a house, a beach house and an investment property. It's important...Read More
Here I talk with Katheryn Ryan about prenups, and the growing number of disputes when parents help their children on to the property ladder without a legal agreement in place – is it a gift...Read More
Prenuptial Agreements What is a prenuptial agreement? When a relationship of three years or longer breaks down, property is typically divided amongst parties in accordance with the Property...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
Division of property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 In the event of separation or death, the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 will apply to the division of property. Generally...Read More