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What is your family law issue?
Separation
There is nothing in particular you need to do to be legally separated. Separation means no longer committing to a joint enterprise or dream... More...
Dissolution (Divorce)
People commonly use the term divorce to mean the end of a marriage. We no longer use that term in New Zealand. Couples separate, and after a minimum of 2 years separation either of the parties can apply to dissolve the marriage, or civil union... More...
Property
Often what on the face of it may appear to be one partner’s separate property, by law it may actually be relationship property (joint property). ... More...
Children
What happens with the children is often the hardest, most emotional issue to deal with when a relationship breaks down... More...
A mother and father of a child are normally joint guardians. The Court can appoint additional Guardians and in rare circumstances remove a Guardian... More...
Domestic Violence
Violence is not as uncommon in relationships as some people think. It is a complex phenomenon sometimes being difficult to prove and difficult to defend... More...
Mental Heath & Incapacity
Protecting individual welfare and property rights when they lack the capacity to care for themselves. More...
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Separation | Dissolution | Property | Children | Guardians | Domestic violence | Mental health and incapacity
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