Jules McClain

A Contracting Out Agreement is essentially a legal agreement between a couple that says: “We want to decide for ourselves how our property will be treated, rather than relying entirely on the default rules under the Property (Relationships) Act.” It allows couples to “contract out” of the standard equal-sharing rules which sounds very formal and dramatic, but in reality it is often just a practical conversation about expectations and fairness.

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

The role of the lawyer for the child in New Zealand emphasises the importance of giving children a voice in legal proceedings that directly