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If you think that the new Trusts Act that came into effect on 30 January 2021 has nothing to do with you, think again. What if you happened to be the beneficiary of a trust without knowing it? Or what if you were eligible to inherit a small (or large) fortune without realising it? These are some of the scenarios the new law aims to resolve.

The recent lockdowns in Auckland prompted the government to offer support to affected businesses nationwide.

If you are looking to hire new staff, you will no doubt be grappling with what specific terms should be included in your employment agreements. This will likely include thinking about the inclusion of a trial or probationary provision. If not, please do consider using one as they are super handy.

New Zealand’s property bubble shows no signs of bursting and more people are selling their home or investment property privately than ever before. But there are a lot more things to do if you take that path.

In 1993, the internet was in its infancy, Mark Zuckerberg was nine years old, and Facebook was just a twinkle in his eye. That same year, the Privacy Act was passed in New Zealand.

One of the many unfortunate and tragic consequences of Covid-19 is the dramatic increase in couples looking to separate or divorce. The stress of lockdown and the resultant changes to how we live, including working from home, couples forced to spend more time together than they normally would, and economic pressures means many relationships are struggling under the strain.

In Part 1, we considered the benefits of Collaborative Practice as an alternative to the traditional separation or divorce process. In Part II we answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Collaborative Practice.

In the previous article (Child Development and Tips for Parents), we talked about the stages of development children go through and provided some general tips for parents during each stage. In this article, I will suggest some tips, which take into account a child’s development stage, that parents can consider when determining care arrangements.