Q. My husband and I separated a few months ago after I found out he was having an affair. He has denied this, even after I showed him that I could see his whereabouts on google location...Read More
Q. My husband and I are separating after five years together. We are getting on well so we decided we would both stay in our home until the summer when we will put it on the market. Once it is...Read More
Usually relationship property is split 50:50 in a separation, but in exceptional circumstances, one person may be entitled to a greater share. In this NZ Herald article, I look at some of the...Read More
If your business partner separates from their life partner, it can have a big impact on your business. In my latest NZ Herald article, I look at how to set up your business to minimise the risk if...Read More
In this article, Jeremy shares his views on the proposed changes to the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Why do our divorce laws need to change and how have they adversely affected...Read More
When couples separate, they often disagree over matters of money and property. But this doesn’t mean they are necessarily headed for Court. There are many options for settling disputes,...Read More
The Law Commission wants an overhaul of the rules for dividing up property when a couple splits up, saying they are out-of-date and have failed to keep up with social change. I talk to Susan...Read More
Q. I have decided to separate from my partner after about 4 years together. We’re both in our 40s and we each came into the relationship with a house and some investments. I have a small...Read More
New Zealand's law for dividing property on separation is out of date and needs to change, the Law Commission says. It has tabled its final report for its review of the Property (Relationships)...Read More
What happens when the family home is in your name, but you leave it after a relationship break down - are your rights affected if your ex-partner dies or if they meet a new partner? I talk...Read More
It’s been more than 40 years since New Zealand’s divorce laws were first set out and 18 years since those laws were last amended substantially, so it is unsurprising that many consider the...Read More
Q. My husband moved out last year after 8 years of marriage. We agreed straight away that it would make more sense for me to take the family home and for him to take our rental property plus...Read More