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From 1 April 2019, this Act will give employees who are affected by domestic violence new entitlements, leave and rights.

Hotchin litigation has shown that the trust is an effective asset protection tool, but that good design is essential.

Guardians are expected to act in the child's best interest at all times and must consult with each other and agree on important decisions.

Family Court guidelines have provided for applications to be filed without having to physically see your solicitor.

The three-stage test to a very short, child-free marriage where the financial contributions of one spouse significantly exceeded those of the other spouse.

A private mediation is not constrained by the resources of the Court so can explore issues in as much depth as is needed.

A contractual clause that attempts to prevent one party from exercising rights under the FPA is void and unenforceable.

Contracting out agreements, commonly referred to as "pre-nups" are an essential tool in your asset planning & protection toolbox.

Failure to make proper provision in your Will could result in a claim being brought against your estate by that child.

This article aims to advise our clients on what they should do to ensure a fair division of assets, if they separate.

The intention of this article is to educate our clients on what they should do to ensure a fair division of assets.

The Court of Appeal found that the settlor's right to exercise a power of appointment constituted relationship property.

This was the first NZ case where the concept of an "illusory trust", as distinct from a "sham trust", was considered.

The latest Supreme Court case regarding family trusts is in two decisions in respect of one family, in Clayton v Clayton.