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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

When Family Trusts Meet Family Protection Claims

A developing area of law suggests that trust arrangements may not always prevent successful claims under the Family Protection Act.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Support beyond separation: understanding spousal maintenance

What is spousal maintenance? How the Family Court decides.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Guardianship on trial: what happens when parental choices endanger a child?

Guardians are expected to act in the child's best interest at all times and must consult with each other and agree on important decisions.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Assessing Validity of Family Protection Act Claims

In assessing whether sufficient support was provided by the deceased to an applicant's children and grandchildren, include gifts.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Future proofing your assets: how contracting out agreements can help

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Understanding Intestacy Laws in New Zealand - Discover what happens if you die without a Will in New Zealand.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Who calls the shots?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

There are a number of things you can do to make it easier. Here are some things to think about:

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Medical decisions for children - who calls the shots?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

You're separating. Now what?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

It's all yours until it's not: Asset planning for life

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

It is all yours - until it's not

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Wills - do I need one?

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Property ownership and your wills

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

TPM Newsletter: April 2025 - Trade Agreements

Worldwide International

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TPM Consultants

Destruction of documents brings criminal charges in Commerce Commission investigation

New Zealand Criminal

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Common ASIC Errors

New Zealand Commercial

TRAction

Support beyond separation: understanding spousal maintenance

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Caught on camera: the rise of recorded work conversations

New Zealand Employment

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

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Family Law

Support beyond separation: understanding spousal maintenance

What is spousal maintenance? How the Family Court decides.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Guardianship on trial: what happens when parental choices endanger a child?

Guardians are expected to act in the child's best interest at all times and must consult with each other and agree on important decisions.

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Future proofing your assets: how contracting out agreements can help

Contracting out agreements, commonly referred to as "pre-nups" are an essential tool in your asset planning & protection toolbox.

New Zealand Family

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Wynn Williams Lawyers

Who calls the shots?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

There are a number of things you can do to make it easier. Here are some things to think about:

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Medical decisions for children - who calls the shots?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

You're separating. Now what?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Collaborative law

New Zealand Family

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Cavell Leitch

Stop, collaborate and listen.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

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Divorce

There are a number of things you can do to make it easier. Here are some things to think about:

When you're going through a separation, it's difficult to know where to start.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Collaborative law

Collaborative law is a process where parties work together in a non-adversarial manner to resolve separation disputes.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Who keeps the bling, upon separation?

Determining which party is entitled to retain the engagement ring will depend on the specific facts of each case.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Love lockdown? Separation in the time of Covid-19

New Zealand Family

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Webb Farry

COVID-19 bubble trouble

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

When separation beats trust protection

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Prenups – not just for the rich and famous

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 - for a just division of family property

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

KiwiSaver – I thought it was mine?

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

When Family Trusts Meet Family Protection Claims

A developing area of law suggests that trust arrangements may not always prevent successful claims under the Family Protection Act.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Assessing Validity of Family Protection Act Claims

In assessing whether sufficient support was provided by the deceased to an applicant's children and grandchildren, include gifts.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Understanding Intestacy Laws in New Zealand - Discover what happens if you die without a Will in New Zealand.

Save your family from unnecessary stress, legal complications, and financial burdens.

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

It's all yours until it's not: Asset planning for life

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

It is all yours - until it's not

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Wills - do I need one?

New Zealand Family

WW

Wynn Williams Lawyers

Property ownership and your wills

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Farm succession

New Zealand Family

CL

Cavell Leitch

Farm succession planning

New Zealand Real Estate

CL

Cavell Leitch

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Latest Videos

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BFA Family Law Basics 2025

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JB Solicitors

What happens to your inheritance in a divorce or separation?

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PCL Lawyers

Home Affairs and the Tribunal Should Provide Logical Reasons for Their Decisions

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Roam Migration Law

It Depends – The many uses of financial agreements from a family law perspective

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Cooper Grace Ward

It depends – What is a child maintenance trust and when can I use one?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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