Death and Wills are not a typical topic of conversation when you are preparing for your wedding, but consideration should be given to Wills and Contracting Out Agreements (Pre-Nuptial Agreements) as marriage imposes significant obligations in relation to property division and the allocation of assets. If a person dies intestate (without leaving a Will), the [...]
Read moreIf you have children in your care under a shared custody agreement and are wanting to relocate, here are some issues to consider. Relocation cases are when the custodial guardian of a child changes his or her place of residence along with that of the child and another guardian opposes the relocation, usually for the [...]
Read moreA member from our team, Natalie Schumacher, will be on leave from Monday 15 August, returning (part time) on Monday 21 November 2011. The team at Galvin Law wish her all the best and look forward to her return in November.
Read moreRecent changes to the family court system aimed at reducing delays mean any hearings requiring one day or longer may be transferred to the Auckland Family Court at 3 Kingston Street, Auckland Central. If your file is transferred to the Auckland Court, any communication on the file should be directed to the scheduling case officer, [...]
Read moreWhat is a Guardian? A guardian is a person who has the rights and responsibilities of bringing a child up – the rights and responsibilities that parents naturally have. Who is a guardian? The mother and father are a child’s natural guardians. The mother is automatically a guardian. The father is only a guardian if: [...]
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