Relationships end, for many reasons and when they do, the parties to the relationship are left with the difficult task of resolving the division of their property. In New Zealand we have legislation black letter law, that deals with the division of relationship property, that legislation is called the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. The act …
You’ve decided to separate, how do you de-merge your money? Your relationship is over and it’s time to move on and rebuild your own life. In amongst everything else you are dealing with; you will have to talk about your finances and start the process of separating them. De-merging your finances in divorce is very …
Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviour in which one intimate partner uses physical violence, coercion, threats, intimidation, isolation or emotional, sexual or economic abuse to control the other partner in the relationship. Domestic violence does not necessarily involve physical violence and it equally affects all aspects of our society, rich or poor, regardless of …
Why do people need a lawyer when they go through divorce/separation? If your scenario has any complicated issues such as custody, abuse or there is a question mark over your relationship property pool a lawyer can be a valuable resource. Engaging an appropriate lawyer can also reduce your stress levels as it will allow you …
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Our founder, Bridgette Jackson, was quoted in a Stuff article about why divorce filings increase after the Christmas break. This is what they wrote THE BUSINESS OF DIVORCE Auckland entrepreneur Bridgette Jackson battled through a high-conflict divorce that cost $500,000 and five years to negotiate – the experience was so traumatic it prompted her to …
You know the scene – two people who are unable to hold a civil conversation because every exchange is emotionally charged. Nothing beneficial or positive comes from a situation like this and so in order to move forward one person has to take control of the communication. This article will teach you a method of …
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