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Relationship Property

Are you:
  • Entering a new relationship?
  • Ending an existing relationship?

Legal advice is crucial in either of the above life changing events and we have extensive experience to assist you in these areas.

Entering a new relationship

You may have heard this referred to as a "Pre-Nup" meaning pre-nuptial agreement.  We call this a "Contracting-Out Agreement" meaning that you are agreeing to contract out of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.  

A Contracting-Out Agreement establishes the assets that remain each individual's separate property and those that are joint. With today's mix of blended families, second relationships or unequal financial positions, we would recommend anyone entering a new relationship to discuss this with us.

Ending a relationship

This can be an extremely emotional and distressing time on all involved.  We would recommend you make a time to come and see us as soon as possible after the separation.  We will give you good practical advice on what you can expect moving forward, what your entitlements are and how to get all the relevant information required to agree on the division of relationship property.  We can also assist by completing an agreement to record the terms of the division, assist you to negotiate an agreement or file proceedings if you are unable to agree. 


Email: info@baylegal.co.nz
Phone:  06 870 3770
Fax:  06 870 3774

Bay Legal Limited
​301 Queen Street East
PO Box 11083
HASTINGS 4156
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  • Home
  • People
    • Lawyers
    • Support Staff
  • Areas of Law
    • Family Law
    • Family Legal Advice Service (FLAS)
    • Legal Aid
    • Relationship Property
    • Residential Property
    • Limited Licence
    • Trusts and Protection of Assets
    • Wills and Estates
  • About
    • Terms of Trade
  • Contact