Separation occurs for many reasons: a gradual breakdown of a relationship, third party interference, hope for a new beginning. Whatever the reason, the breakdown of a relationship is one of life’s most significant events. This is amplified when ...
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The bright-line test is a rule that taxes gains from the disposal of residential property in New Zealand.
As you may be aware the bright-line test was extended earlier this year.
While the main rules remain, there are a number of revisions you ...
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June 2021
In New Zealand prenuptial agreements are called a “contracting out agreement”. The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the “Act”) by default directs that couples who have been “living together” for three years or more whether married or ...
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As the odd earthquake still rattles us, these shakes serve as a timely reminder to carry out an inspection of our homes to consider what, if any, damage exists.
Your policy of insurance provides cover for natural disaster damage but not for ...
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March 2021
Congratulations to Michaela and Hugo Topping on their wedding in January.
And congratulations to our latest Mortlock McCormack Law team baby additions
Poppy Margaret Wenborn was born in February, to Sarah and Matt
Theodore ...
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March 2021
You may have heard the hype around the new tenancy laws that recently came into force. Media reports focused on the negative impact for landlords. But if you take time to familiarise yourself with the changes there is no reason the position of ...
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March 2021
The current property market boom has led to unprecedented sale prices and has had unexpected flow-on effects in many areas. One, in particular, we are seeing at Mortlock McCormack Law is the effect it has had on couples going through a ...
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On 30 January 2021 the Trusts Act 2019 came into effect – increased trustee obligations
and disclosure requirements are now in force.
All trustees must now have regard to the mandatory and default duties set out in the Act. Trustees are also ...
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March 2021
The New Zealand housing market has been hot for some time now. We are frequently seeing auction dates being brought forward due to high demand (although in light of recent Government initiatives, this might change – time will tell!)
If an ...
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December 2020
A key component of Mortlock McCormack Law’s ethos & values is to make a difference in our community.
The firm provides an opportunity during work time for our professional staff to deliver pro-bono legal services to a number of organisations, ...
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