Valentine's Day is here. This day can be an exciting time for those with a partner as they think of ways to express their love. It is also one of the most popular...Read More
Kim Kardashian-West and Kanye West are reportedly getting divorced. The famous pair are both billionaires in their own right, which means dividing their many assets could get complicated....Read More
Summer is often a wonderful time to celebrate new beginnings with weddings and engagement announcements. However, it is also a divorce lawyer's busiest time of the year. The end of year break is...Read More
A messy break-up is costing devastated parents hundreds of thousands of dollars, forcing them to sell their family home, and leaving them with shattered dreams of a comfortable...Read More
The new Privacy Act 2020 will come into effect from 1 December. The new Act will repeal and replace the Privacy Act 1993. The new Act includes some interesting implications for family...Read More
Q: I was made redundant as a result of Covid-19. Unfortunately, my relationship also broke down over lockdown. We have chosen to separate. My ex-partner is now claiming that he is entitled to...Read More
Q: My partner and I decided to separate a few months ago. We have been together for sixteen years and have three young children. The last Covid-19 lockdown was the “straw that broke the...Read More
It is too soon to have any real statistics around this issue. We suspect that with time, a trend may begin to emerge which shows an increase in the rate of separation, following on from the...Read More
Q: My husband and I bought our home 20 years ago. We have now separated and are in the process of dividing our assets. It's taking us a while to come to an agreement. I'm worried that if...Read More
COMMENT: Q: I have recently separated from my wife. I have accumulated a significant superannuation over the last 35 years of working. I've been told that I need to pay her half of my...Read More
Section 15 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 was enacted to provide courts with a power to redress economic disparity between partners after the breakdown of a relationship. The section...Read More
Society has come a long way in its acceptance of relationships beyond a traditional marriage. The law has also been updated to reflect these changes. In 2002, the law governing property at the end...Read More