Am I in a de facto relationship?
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In a de facto relationship, there can be significant financial implications if you separate or one partner passes away. Are you in one?… Read More
What is a contracting out agreement (AKA a Pre-Nup)?
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When, why and how you should create a contracting out, or pre-nuptial, agreement.… Read More
How can I get a divorce in New Zealand?
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The process you’ll need to follow to formally and legally separate from your ex-partner will depend on whether you are legally married or in a civil union, or in a de facto relationship.… Read More
Who’s got the power? Why you should set up Enduring Powers of Attorney
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Enduring Powers of Attorney let you decide who can make decisions about you and your property if you can’t make those decisions due to illness or injury.… Read More
De facto relationships – what does “living together as a couple” actually mean?
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If you live with someone as a couple for three years, if the relationship ends, then any property involved is divided equally – but what exactly is “living together as a couple”? And if your relationship ends, what happens to your stuff?… Read More
Contesting a will: who can lay claim to your assets?
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Your will can be contested and it happens more often than people realise. … Read More
Gifting: about more than what we give at Christmas time
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If you live with someone as a couple for three years, if the relationship ends, then any property involved is divided equally – but what exactly is “living together as a couple”? And if your relationship ends, what happens to your stuff?… Read More
What happens to your debt when you die?
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Does your debt disappear when you die, or are your family obliged to pay your debts when you pass away?… Read More
Are you really prepared to give that guarantee?
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Before giving a guarantee, whether it is for your children or your business, it pays to understand the worst case scenario.… Read More
Do I need a relationship property or contracting out agreement?
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Most of us would agree that when you have been in a relationship for a long time, had children together and worked together to build up assets for the family, the equal sharing regime put in place by the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 makes sense.… Read More