Link to update to guidance for shared care arrangements of children under COVID-19 Alert Levels.

The bill will clarify and modernise the law, and place obligations on trustees to disclose information to beneficiaries.

Collaborative law is a process where parties work together in a non-adversarial manner to resolve separation disputes.

The COVID-19 lockdown has affected children, shared parenting arrangements and increased the rate of domestic violence.

An enduring power of attorney gives legal authority to deal with assets and/or make personal care and welfare decisions,.

A recent survey found that just 25 per cent knew that the funds in KiwiSaver could be split between a separating couple.

This Issues Paper provides recommendations intended to ensure a just division of property at the end of relationships.

S182 is an important consideration when a married couple separate and a trust exists over which one party has no control.

The expectation is that at Level 3, parenting agreements and orders should return to as close to normal as possible.

If you feel unsafe or face physical, emotional or psychological abuse in the lockdown period, ring the police on 111.

Despite the lockdown, the Family Court continues to deal with urgent matters, including those relating to family violence.

There are various avenues available to you to assist in reaching an agreement or resolution.

The case involved disputes about relationship property matters and the validity of trusts, after a marriage dissolution.

There may be issues, if your child is already in a relationship or if they get into one after the property is purchased.

The appointment of guardians in wills (known as testamentary guardians) imposes a right to care for children in need.

Vaccination is a guardianship issue, although the children/child's view, for 12-15 year olds, will be considered.

The Law Commission wants to know what you think about the Property (Relationships) Act and whether reform is needed.

A collaborative process allows parties to resolve matters by considering the interests most important to each party.

The general rule is that a person's will is automatically revoked upon marriage, so you should need to update your will.

When parents or guardians cannot agree on medical treatment, they may need to seek court intervention.