Who does spousal maintenance apply to? If you have been in a marriage, civil union or de facto relationship (see What Is a De Facto Relationship?) and separated, you may be entitled to receive,...Read More
Earthquake Damaged Properties The issue of standard of repair frequently arises in relation to the repair or replacement of residential buildings under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (“the...Read More
The stress of natural disasters can put a huge strain on relationships. This was illustrated by the Canterbury earthquakes in 2010 and 2011, following which the Family Court was flooded with an...Read More
EQC provides cover for earthquake claims under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993 (“the Act”). Key provisions are section 18 (residential buildings), section 19 (residential land) and...Read More
It is not uncommon these days for grandparents to be involved in raising their grandchildren. In fact, at the time of the 2013 census there were 9,543 grandparents in parenting roles throughout...Read More