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Jul 14 min read

When Avoiding Legal Costs Ends Up Costing You in Your Separation

Bypassing legal advice can ultimately end up costing you more when you separate or divorce. Here’s why.

Jun 104 min read

Being All Over the Paperwork in Your Separation!

When going through a separation or divorce, being organised with the paperwork can save you money. Here’s how to be all over this!

Jun 33 min read

Dividing Up Your Kiwisaver or Superannuation on Separation

Will my ex get half my Kiwisaver or superannuation? As this blog points out, not necessarily.

May 203 min read

The 1 Thing You Must Do to Ensure Your Contracting Out Agreement Works

Think of a Contracting Out Agreement as a way of insuring your property from relationship property claims in the event of a separation.

Apr 294 min read

The 9 Things You Are Most Likely to Miss in Your Property Division

Here are the 9 top items that get overlooked when an “uncoupling couple” are working through the division of their relationship property.

Mar 275 min read

"I Want to Keep the House!!"

If you own a home, one of the biggest questions going around in your head after separation will likely be “What happens to the house?”....

Mar 144 min read

It’s a Simple Agreement so Why Doesn’t It Feel Simple?

Even for a simple relationship property agreement, there are some hoops to jump through to complete your agreement.