Relationship property

Getting Divorced in New Zealand: Why the Paperwork is the Easy Part
Many people assume that once a divorce is final, all legal issues arising from the relationship have been dealt with. In reality, a divorce simply ends the marriage itself....
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What happens to your business when you separate or divorce in New Zealand
Running a business is hard enough without worrying about what happens to it if...
De Facto Rights, the Property (Relationship) Act and 13 Years of Legal Limbo
A 30-year relationship, a property, and 13 years of legal limbo – what this...
De facto relationships and the Property (Relationships) Act – what you need to know
A lot of people assume the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the PRA) only applies...
Sarah Wadworth: Future Legal Leader
Lane Neave Special Counsel Sarah Wadworth’s extensive expertise has been recognised in NZ Lawyer’s...
Spousal maintenance in New Zealand – what it is and who can apply
Separation isn’t just a legal event. Whether you were the one who managed the...
New legislation impacting relationship property proceedings
Recent legislative reforms in New Zealand mark a significant shift in how family violence...