Whilst 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
Value of assets The effects of coronavirus are already being felt around the world. The impacts of coronavirus have been particularly relevant in relationship property settlements,...Read More
The situation around COVID-19 has been fast evolving. The 4 category alert system was just announced over the weekend and New Zealand has entered a full lock down. The intent of Alert Level...Read More