In some cases, the date of your separation will be very clear cut, usually signified by one person moving out of the shared family home. For the couples above, however, it is far less so. As couples face increasing challenges around housing affordability, it is becoming increasingly common for couples to choose to remain living in the family home for a period after separation. Furthermore, some separations aren't sudden events but rather slowly and organically unfold over tim

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.

When you have to face up to difficult discussions/emails/texts with your ex while this emotional ticker tape runs in the background, you need one easy, sound strategy. That strategy is that you…give the BIFF. Give the BIFF to your Ex / your annoying colleague / your mother / anyone you need to have a challenging exchange with. BIFF is a technique created by Bill Eddy who has researched and written a lot about high conflict in family law cases. BIFF responses are Brief, Infor

moving through your family law dispute, separation or divorce includes having to contend with some practical issues around managing your online world. It also means navigating the emotional weight that can come with online interactions. Here are some of the common ones that come up for my clients. They may sound familiar!

Increasingly, emails, text messages and social media posts need to be carefully considered when working through a separation. While your online social network can be a source of great information and support, it can also bite you if not managed well. So, in order to be smart as you move through your separation or divorce, what should you bear in mind when it comes to the online world?

Worried whether it's possible to separate amicably? We show you how separation and divorce with respect and without conflict is possible!

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!

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

The build-up to the holidays can be stressful. Sorting out the parenting arrangements for your children early can help reduce that stress.

Most people know about the presumptions of “equal sharing” in relationship property law. Less people are aware of the exceptions.

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

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

Find out what legal requirements need to be met in order for the Family Court to declare a marriage void.

The pace you sort out your financial & legal matters after a separation or divorce can have consequences you didn’t foresee.

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

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

How is using the Collaborative process in your separation or divorce different to other resolution processes on offer?

Forget worrying about having enough packing boxes - relocation issues after separation can become a legal and emotional minefield!

Reaching agreement about the care arrangements for your child after separation may be possible using Family Dispute Resolution.

There are constructive ways your lawyer can help you dial down the conflict in your separation or divorce to reach agreement.