Commonly known as a “pre-nuptial” or “pre-nup”, a contracting out agreement can be a saving grace in the unfortunate event that you and your spouse/partner separate, or one of you passes...Read More
It can be stressful and overwhelming to be served with court proceedings. Getting early legal advice on your options and any relevant timeframes is key. Most court documents are served...Read More
You may be surprised to learn that it is very hard to completely write certain family members out of your will under New Zealand law. Testamentary freedom is not what people think it is. Losing...Read More
One of the most common areas of confusion for parents involved in a parenting dispute is the idea of guardianship and what it actually means. When a child is born, their parents automatically...Read More
Losing and grieving a loved one is never easy. The process of moving on can be complicated further when the estate of your loved one is the cause of conflict. These conflicts can arise between...Read More
Are you considering a divorce or separating from your spouse or partner? Separation is a challenging time, often fraught with tension. Along with the emotional turmoil, property division and...Read More
Making care and contact arrangements for children over the holidays can be a difficult task for parents who are separated. However, as difficult as it may be, you are better to address it...Read More
The general rule applying to property division between couples is that once you have been in a qualifying relationship (de facto, marriage or civil union) for three years or more, all relationship...Read More