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    Collaborative law

    Collaborative law is a process where parties work together in a non-adversarial manner to resolve separation disputes.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    KiwiSaver – I thought it was mine?

    A recent survey found that just 25 per cent knew that the funds in KiwiSaver could be split between a separating couple.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    Review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 - for a just division of family property

    This Issues Paper provides recommendations intended to ensure a just division of property at the end of relationships.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Wynn Williams
    Wynn Williams
  • Article

    Separation – What happens to the children?

    There are various avenues available to you to assist in reaching an agreement or resolution.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    Bitter exes can inflict a lot of damage via social media

    These large networks of social media can allow inappropriate communications to go "viral", or spread very quickly.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    Who keeps the bling, upon separation?

    Determining which party is entitled to retain the engagement ring will depend on the specific facts of each case.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    What's love got to do with it - Things to think about when immigrating to New Zealand

    The article briefly discusses common pitfalls immigrants face when separating in New Zealand..
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    Prenups – not just for the rich and famous

    A prenup allows you to contract out of the Property (Relationships) Act and set your own rules for division of property.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Wynn Williams
    Wynn Williams
  • Article

    Property issues for separating couples

    For property division agreements to be binding, there must be proper disclosure of all assets in which the parties share.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    There are a number of things you can do to make it easier. Here are some things to think about:

    When you're going through a separation, it's difficult to know where to start.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    Love lockdown? Separation in the time of Covid-19

    Can you separate from your partner during lockdown?
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Webb Farry
    Webb Farry
  • Article

    Don't let a breakup break up your business

    Relationship property law can turn a business into a battleground in the event of separation.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Wynn Williams
    Wynn Williams
  • Article

    Creditors vs Property (Relationships) Act claims – who should win?

    Law Commission is asking whether reform is needed to achieve a fairer balance between the rights of creditors vs partners.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Chapman Tripp
    Chapman Tripp
  • Article

    Supreme Court considers short marriages and nuptial settlements in Lassnig v Zhou

    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.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Wynn Williams
    Wynn Williams
  • Article

    COVID-19 bubble trouble

    Spending too much time together in this pandemic? Questions & answers for those seeking separation.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Wynn Williams
    Wynn Williams
  • Article

    When separation beats trust protection

    This article aims to advise our clients on what they should do to ensure a fair division of assets, if they separate.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch
  • Article

    Clayton v Clayton: Trust busting

    The Court of Appeal found that the settlor's right to exercise a power of appointment constituted relationship property.
    New ZealandCorporate/Commercial Law
    Wynn Williams
    Wynn Williams
  • Article

    Family law: When separation beats trust protection

    The intention of this article is to educate our clients on what they should do to ensure a fair division of assets.
    New ZealandFamily and Matrimonial
    Cavell Leitch
    Cavell Leitch

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