November 2025 One of the most frequent questions we get asked by new clients is why do we need lawyers to investigate everything when we just agree? When couples separate or wish to make arrangements about how their property will be divided, having a lawyer is not just helpful, it is essential if you want… Read More.

September 2025 When it comes to talking business and considering risk, often the last thing that comes to mind is what might happen to the business if a personal relationship ends. While it might not be front of mind, it is still an essential consideration as New Zealand relationship property law can turn a business… Read More.

March 2025 Contracting out agreements, commonly referred to as ‘pre-nups’, can be an awkward topic to raise with your partner, but they are an essential tool in your asset planning and protection toolbox. Contracting out agreements provide clarity to both parties (or their survivors) in the event that they separate or one or both of… Read More.

March 2024 Young couples are increasingly reliant on KiwiSaver withdrawals and the ‘bank of mum and dad’ to purchase a home. But what happens if the relationship ends before three years? While it might be assumed that contributions to the purchase would be returned to the people that made them, it’s not a given. Under… Read More.