New Zealand has a legal aid programme available for people trying to resolve a problem in court but cannot afford a lawyer. Legal aid is funded by the Government and enables people on...Read More
Three new community cases of Covid-19 were announced yesterday. Auckland is now back at alert level 3, while the rest of the country has been elevated to level...Read More
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
The new Trusts Act of 2019 came into effect on 31 January 2021. This new Act replaced the Trustee Act of 1956 that currently governs the law relating to New Zealand trusts. This update to the...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
2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. For many people, the end of the year will come as a relief. The new year is a chance to relax, reset and get ready for a new (and hopefully...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
Q: My husband and I split up recently. We have two young children. My eldest, who is turning 10 next year, has said to both of us that he would like a phone for his birthday. I am against this,...Read More
Q: My ex-partner and I are in the process of separating. While we made plans together early in the year, we want to go our separate ways during the holidays and take our kids with us. How do we...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
[caption id="attachment_6546" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson during the arrivals for the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in January...Read More
A wealthy Auckland homeowner is challenging his dead partner's will. In this NZ Herald article, I talk to Lane Nichols about how wills can help family members know your intentions and wishes...Read More