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Where there’s a Will there’s a way

New Zealand’s cost of dying crisis is making dying unaffordable for many so it’s important to plan ahead.

Trusts and Life planning
Domestic violence divorce law is brought into the twenty-first century

New law on the horizon aimed at reducing the harm caused by family violence.

Relationship property Get a divorce
When moving town after a split doesn’t go to plan

Relocating with children after a separation or divorce can be tricky if the other parent doesn’t agree.

Relationship & Family
Covenant conundrums

What you need to know about land covenants and why it’s important to do your due diligence.

Residential property
More changes on the way for AEWVs

Changes ahead for the Accredited Employer Work Visa will see a maximum continuous stay period.

Employment & HR
Collaborative law in action

Divorce is never easy. Trying to agree how to divide your property and negotiate childcare arrangements can take its toll. The process you use to reach your agreement can make a difference though. Find out if collaborative practice is the right option for you.

Relationship & Family
Downsizing doesn’t mean doing away with due diligence

Tiny homes. Tiny homes. Tiny homes. There has been a lot of talk about them lately. They’ve become a very popular option over the last few years but purchasing a tiny house is not without its quirks. If you’re thinking of going down that route, there are some things you should do to protect yourself.

Residential property
Is your trust still worth the paper it’s written on?

Managing a trust today is much more complicated and costly than it has ever been before. So, are we falling out of love with the family trust?

Trusts and Life planning