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What Shouldn't Go In Your Contracting Out Agreement?
To avoid putting time and money into an agreement only to find it is legally invalid or overturned by a Court, here are some of the things you should get careful advice about before having them in your Agreement.

Selina Trigg
Jul 77 min read


Holiday Sur-Thrival After a Separation
If the holiday season isn’t looking merry & bright for you because you’re recently separated, there's things you can do to turn that around!

Selina Trigg
Dec 11, 20245 min read


The Value of a Valuation
When faced with a relationship property division, how do you know when to get a real estate agent’s appraisal, or a registered valuation?

Selina Trigg
Dec 3, 20243 min read


My Relationship was Short – will my Ex Get Half my House?
Most people know about the presumptions of “equal sharing” in relationship property law. Less people are aware of the exceptions.

Selina Trigg
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Ten Free Things You Can do to Help Resolve your Family Law Issue
Looking for a cost effective way to work through your family problem, look no further as here we have ten free things you can do to help you

Selina Trigg
Sep 11, 20243 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.

Selina Trigg
Jul 1, 20244 min read


My Marriage was Short - Can I get an Annulment?
Find out what legal requirements need to be met in order for the Family Court to declare a marriage void.

Selina Trigg
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Timing is Everything in Your Separation or Divorce!
The pace you sort out your financial & legal matters after a separation or divorce can have consequences you didn’t foresee.

Selina Trigg
Jun 17, 20245 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!

Selina Trigg
Jun 10, 20244 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.

Selina Trigg
Jun 3, 20243 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.

Selina Trigg
May 20, 20243 min read


Planning to Move with Your Children after Separation
Forget worrying about having enough packing boxes - relocation issues after separation can become a legal and emotional minefield!

Selina Trigg
May 13, 20246 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.

Selina Trigg
Apr 29, 20244 min read


Your First Appointment with a Family Lawyer? Read this First!
If you want to engage the services of a family lawyer, what can you do to make sure you get the most out of your first appointment?

Selina Trigg
Apr 28, 20243 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? ”....

Selina Trigg
Mar 27, 20245 min read


Can you Rely on a Contracting Out Agreement?
After signing your Contracting Out Agreement, there are things you need to make sure you regularly do if you want it to remain valid.

Selina Trigg
Mar 27, 20243 min read


What Does Your Parenting Agreement Say?
When I pick up a parenting plan or agreement, it tells me a lot about who the parents were when they came up with it.

Selina Trigg
Mar 18, 20245 min read


What does the Lawyer for my Child do?
The role of the lawyer for the child in New Zealand emphasises the importance of giving children a voice in legal proceedings that directly

Jules McClain
Mar 14, 20243 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.

Selina Trigg
Mar 14, 20244 min read


Why You Can Ease Up About Your Parenting Agreement!
Remembering that your parenting agreement will likely need to change in the future, consider what is appropriate here and now given your chi

Selina Trigg
Mar 11, 20244 min read
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