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 ex-spouse had numerous affairs and spent our joint money on those relationships. Can I receive more than 50% of our property? It is entirely understandable why you may want to ask for an...Read More
My partner has become abusive but we still live together with our children. What can I do when things get bad? You do not need to wait until things get bad again. If you have been suffering...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
Many people don't realise that at the end of a relationship, your partner is entitled to a share of your superannuation. If you have accrued a significant superannuation but do not have other...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
Move over travel, the Covid-19 lockdown has taken over as the ultimate test of a relationship. Many Kiwi couples have been struggling while they have been stuck living and working at home for...Read More
Lockdown has had a positive effect in bringing some families closer together. On the flip side, enforced time together has exacerbated existing family tensions, vulnerabilities or risks. In...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