Westlaw New Zealand Practice Areas
Family Law
From family law procedure and precedents to child law, adult relationships, property and incapacity, Westlaw has everything you need in family law
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Family Property
Family Property offers clear, concise guidance on property division during relationship breakdowns and after death. It provides informed commentary on the law relating to relationship property planning, estate and trust administration, wills and testamentary claims. The publication includes detailed commentary on the Property (Relationships) Act 1976, the Wills Act 2007 and much more.
Adult Relationships
Adult Relationships is an indispensable resource for understanding New Zealand's laws on adult personal relationships. It provides annotated and discursive commentary, including the Family Violence Act 2018, the Marriage Act 1955 and the Family Proceedings Act 1980. With insights on marriage, separation, civil unions, and protecting children from family violence.
Child Law
Child Law is a comprehensive resource for navigating the complexities of child-related legal issues. Covering the Care of Children Act 2004 and Oranga Tamariki Act 1989, it offers in-depth analysis and practical guidance on care, protection, youth justice, adoption, and more. Updated with case law and Family Court practice notes, this publication ensures clarity and informed decision-making.
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Covering the wide-ranging regulations governing legal family relationships, rights and responsibilities, discover how Westlaw can help you be the practice area expert your clients need you to be.
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