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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

Supreme Court considers short marriages and nuptial settlements in Lassnig v Zhou

The three-stage test to a very short, child-free marriage where the financial contributions of one spouse significantly exceeded those of the other spouse.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Support beyond separation: understanding spousal maintenance

What is spousal maintenance? How the Family Court decides.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Guardianship on trial: what happens when parental choices endanger a child?

Guardians are expected to act in the child's best interest at all times and must consult with each other and agree on important decisions.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Future proofing your assets: how contracting out agreements can help

Contracting out agreements, commonly referred to as "pre-nups" are an essential tool in your asset planning & protection toolbox.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Who calls the shots?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

There are a number of things you can do to make it easier. Here are some things to think about:

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Medical decisions for children - who calls the shots?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

You're separating. Now what?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Collaborative law

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Stop, collaborate and listen.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

My children, my choice (re vaccination)?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Vaccinating children against COVID-19 – the role of parents and the child

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Update to guidance regarding shared care arrangements of children under COVID-19 Alert Levels

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Update to Guidance regarding shared care arrangements of children at COVID-19 Alert Level 4

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

AEWV & National Occupation List

New Zealand Immigration

FG

Fakhoury Global Immigration

When Family Trusts Meet Family Protection Claims

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Employee share scheme tax changes: what companies need to know

New Zealand Tax

L

LegalVision

Submissions open for innovative proposed adjudication framework

New Zealand Litigation

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

How can I change the location of my court matter?

New Zealand Litigation

L

LegalVision

Domestic violence during the lockdown – help is still available

Despite the lockdown, the Family Court continues to deal with urgent matters, including those relating to family violence.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15 year olds

Vaccination is a guardianship issue, although the children/child's view, for 12-15 year olds, will be considered.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

7 legal questions you should ask yourself at the beginning of a New Year.

A New Year is a reminder to ensure that all relationship legal affairs are in order for a successful and worry free 2021.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

De facto or just friends with benefits?

A recent High Court case shows the difficulties of deciding what indicates whether a de facto relationship exists.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Who keeps the bling, upon separation?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

COVID-19 - Domestic violence has increased as predicted

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

COVID-19 - Enduring powers of attorney - New immediate modification order

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

COVID -19 - Family Law Update – One week of lockdown down, hopefully three to go!

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

COVID-19 - What are the expectations, if I am sharing the care of my child/children during Level 4?

New Zealand Media & IT

CL

Cavell Leitch

COVID-19 - Shared parenting at Level 3 – A return to normal?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Valuations and COVID-19: The effect of a global pandemic on relationship property divisions

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Domestic violence during the COVID-19 lockdown – help is still available

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

COVID-19: What does the lockdown mean for shared care arrangements?

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

When separation beats trust protection

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Valuations and COVID-19: The effect of a global pandemic on relationship property divisions

Recent settlement agreements could be reviewed if the value of the property has been significantly affected by COVID-19.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Domestic violence during the COVID-19 lockdown – help is still available

If you feel unsafe or face physical, emotional or psychological abuse in the lockdown period, ring the police on 111.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

COVID-19: What does the lockdown mean for shared care arrangements?

Article discusses the effect of COVID-19 on shared care arrangements.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

When separation beats trust protection

This article aims to advise our clients on what they should do to ensure a fair division of assets, if they separate.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Changes to the Property (Relationships) Act 1976

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Under what circumstances should you form a trust?

Some of the common purposes of a trust, and the structures which can be utilised, will be discussed in this article.

New Zealand Commercial

DC

Duncan Cotterill

You have been appointed an attorney – now what?

If you have been appointed an attorney by a family member or friend, this article will provide you with some guidance.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 - for a just division of family property

This Issues Paper provides recommendations intended to ensure a just division of property at the end of relationships.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Domestic Violence - Victims Protection Act

From 1 April 2019, this Act will give employees who are affected by domestic violence new entitlements, leave and rights.

New Zealand Employment

DC

Duncan Cotterill

Helping millennials into their first home

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Surrogacy – who gets what?

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Family Protection Act: (un)enforceable contracting out provisions

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Lending money to a family member? Make sure you record it!

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

KiwiSaver – I thought it was mine?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Trusts bill progressing in Parliament - a new disclosure regime

New Zealand Commercial

DC

Duncan Cotterill

Relationship property reform – have your say

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

When an engagement ends, who keeps the bling?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Review of Property (Relationships) Act 1976

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Update on the changes affecting enduring powers of attorney

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Enduring Powers of Attorney - changes coming into force

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Ageing trustees - Does your co-trustees diminishing mental capacity really matter?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Lets mediate - how can mediation assist in relationship cases?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

So you want to write your child out of your Will?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Separation – What happens to the children?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

RM

Roam Migration Law

Understanding your own binding financial agreement and how to avoid DIY legal mistakes

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

Why is disclosure important in financial matters?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

It Depends – Can a family trust distribute to its trustee?

CG

Cooper Grace Ward

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