Family Law in New Zealand: Overview | Practical Law

Family Law in New Zealand: Overview | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to family law in New Zealand.

Family Law in New Zealand: Overview

Practical Law Country Q&A 5-569-5667 (Approx. 26 pages)

Family Law in New Zealand: Overview

by Anita Chan KC, Anita Chan KC, New Zealand
Law stated as at 01 Oct 2023New Zealand
A Q&A guide to family law in New Zealand.
The Q&A gives a high-level overview of key issues including jurisdiction and conflict of law; pre- and post-nuptial agreements and matrimonial property regimes; divorce, nullity, and judicial separation; children; surrogacy and adoption; cohabitation; family dispute resolution; civil partnership/same-sex marriage; and controversial areas and reform.
This Q&A is part of the global guide to family law.
This global guide is published in association with the International Academy of Family Lawyers.