Family Law and Relationship Property

Harmans has arguably one of Canterbury's most experienced and successful family law teams.

In this sensitive and emotionally-charged area, we can offer a great deal of support as couples attempt to forge relationship-based agreements, or to resolve disputes when relationships end.

Harmans offer support and services in the areas of:

• Domestic litigation and dispute resolution
• Adoption
• Child care and contact
• Paternity issues
• Separation and dissolution
• Domestic protection orders  

In addition we offer advice with respect to relationship property.  Our advice helps you to:

• Decide on how to divide property and how to finance the changes you wish to make
• Determine how property should be shared and how the contribution of partners impacts on the division of property
• Draft and comply with relationship property agreements and Court orders for estate planning purposes, tax advantages, or to insulate relationship property assets from business risks
• Identify the best methods and timing for the valuation of the property
• Identify the difference between relationship and separate property
• Manage ongoing activities such as mortgage payments, running the business/farm, making improvements
• Protect belongings from being disposed of or damaged by a partner
• Settle property for the benefit of children
• Work out temporary arrangements before property is finally divided, such as partial distribution and occupation

To read articles on the following topics:

• Have you left it too late to do a Prenup, click here,
• What is "Domestic Violence", click here.
• New powers for Police - on the spot protection orders, click here.

Contact our specialist team for further Relationship Property & Family Law information
(03) 379 7835: