Our team at Galvin Law undertake a lot of family law work which is funded by the Ministry of Justice (legal aid). Recently there have been proposals from the Government to dramatically cut back on funding and implement a fixed fee structure. The Law Society has provided submissions to the Government indicating that if the [...]
Read moreRecently there have been some high profile cases about custody battles parents have had to return children to New Zealand who have been taken overseas. When a child involved in a custody dispute is removed to a country that is part of the Hague Convention the central authority of that country is involved in having [...]
Read moreIt is very important that when you employ a new employee that you get everything right from the start. Unfortunately perhaps due to an eagerness to get the employee in and working often enough time is not spent on the Employment Agreement at the outset. Of course, you do not usually realise it is an [...]
Read moreWe know that separating is emotionally difficult for our clients, but separating can also have a major impact on our clients’ children. Recently an article was released indicating that mental illness is on the rise for children. While the article does not state that a family separating could be a trigger, there is helpful information [...]
Read moreDeath 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 [...]
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