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Recent Supreme Court Decision Deems Artist’s Copyrights Relationship Property

April 2025 A long-running dispute between an artist from Marlborough, Sirpa Alalääkkölä, and her ex-husband, Paul Palmer, over whether he owned half of the rights to her artwork when their relationship ended has recently been determined by the Supreme ...

Am I in a de facto relationship? And why does it matter?

December 2024 Some people deliberately decide to avoid the legalities of a marriage or a civil union and consciously live as de facto partners. Others may develop such a relationship less consciously, sometimes by drifting into it, sometimes unaware they are, ...

I’m thinking of separating but I don’t know where to start. Help!

September 2024 If you are thinking of separating from your partner, or you have separated, you may be wondering what you should do next. Regardless of whether you have been together for a significant period of time, or a shorter period of time, it can be ...

To Gift or Not to Gift?

August 2024 In the current economic climate it is becoming increasingly common for parents to give or loan their children money for a deposit on a first home, or to reduce bank debt. But beware – gifted funds could be at risk from the child’s spouse or ...

Artistic Works and Relationship Property

June 2023 For centuries, paintings, sculptures and other artistic works have been admired, critiqued, sold, purchased, and exchanged. But what are the ownership rules around these artistic works? Who owns the copyright in artistic works? Under copyright ...

Were you adequately provided for in a loved one’s Will?

June 2023 Were you adequately provided for in a loved one’s Will? Losing a loved one, family member, or friend is a very emotional time. It can also be a very challenging time if the deceased’s Will provides something which is different from what you ...

Sensible Separation – things to consider

December 2022 Have you recently separated or are you thinking of separating? While there is no “right” way to do it, there are a few things you need to consider. Think about the practical arrangements. Where will you live? What contact will the ...

Welcome Rachel van Eekelen (nee Haythornthwaite)

September 2022 We are pleased to welcome Rachel van Eekelen (nee Haythornthwaite) as an Associate in our family and relationship property team at Mortlock McCormack Law. Rachel is a family law specialist and is able to assist with separation and the division of ...

Third Time Lucky – Polyamorous Relationships and the Property (Relationships) Act 1976

March 2022 In the recent case of PAUL v MEAD [2021] NZCA 649 the Court of Appeal was asked to determine whether the Family Court has jurisdiction under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (the PRA) to determine the property rights of three persons in a ...

Sensible Separation

June 2021 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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Tag: Relationship Property

Recent Supreme Court Decision Deems Artist’s Copyrights Relationship Property

Am I in a de facto relationship? And why does it matter?

I’m thinking of separating but I don’t know where to start. Help!

To Gift or Not to Gift?

Artistic Works and Relationship Property

Were you adequately provided for in a loved one’s Will?

Sensible Separation – things to consider

Welcome Rachel van Eekelen (nee Haythornthwaite)

Third Time Lucky – Polyamorous Relationships and the Property (Relationships) Act 1976

Sensible Separation