Who Keeps The Dog In A Break Up?: What You Need To Know
Pets are the only living type of property classified as a ‘family chattel’ and are subject to the rule of equal sharing, to be equally “divided” on separation.
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Spousal Maintenance: What Is It?
Spousal maintenance is ongoing financial support provided by one party to another after a relationship has ended. This support is separate to child support.
Birthing injuries now covered by ACC after passing of new law
Birth injuries are now covered by ACC after the Accident Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury and Other Matters) Amendment Bill passed.
Relationship Property and Trusts: A ‘trust-busting’ case
Protecting assets you've brought into a relationship by transferring them into a Trust does not completely protect them against claims. This case explains.
How is relationship property divided when a polyamorous relationship ends?
A relationship does not need to be exclusive to be a 'de facto relationship' and qualify under the Property (Relationships) Act should the relationship end.
Surviving a Separation during the Silly Season
Coping with a breakup during the Christmas season can be tough. Here are 6 tips from a family lawyer for surviving a separation during the holiday season.
