Resources Guide for Women at Risk in New Zealand
1. Immediate Safety and Emergency Support Emergency ServicesDial 111 for immediate police, fire, or ambulance assistance if you or someone else is in danger. Crisis Support Services: Shine Helpline: Specialist domestic violence support, available 24/7.Phone: 0508 744 633 Website: 2shine.org.nz Women’s Refuge Crisis Line: 24/7 support and safe accommodation for women and children.Phone: 0800 733 843 Website: […]
Mediating Trust Disputes
Full article at mcveaghfleming.co.nz Countless families across New Zealand place their most valuable assets, such as their property, into a discretionary family trust. However, when a couple separate and each party is a trustee to the same family trust, conflict and disagreement will often arise as to the management and enjoyment of trust assets. Disagreements […]
Empowering Survivors: Understanding Legal Dynamics in Abusive Relationships
Full article at mcveaghfleming.co.nz New Zealand holds the unfortunate distinction of having the highest recorded rate of intimate relationship and family violence globally. Shockingly, only a fraction of these cases come to light, with a staggering 80% going unreported. This grim reality underscores the urgent need to address this pervasive issue. It is estimated that […]
How do you get divorced in New Zealand?
Full article from mcveaghfleming.co.nz In New Zealand, to legally end your marriage or civil union (divorce), you must apply to the Family Court for a Dissolution Order. An application for a dissolution order can either be made jointly with your spouse/partner or alone. Until a final order dissolving a marriage or civil union has taken effect, […]
3 Reasons Why Line of Credit vs Personal Loans is the Better Choice
Are you facing a divorce? You may have questions about how you’ll manage your expenses. Should you get a loan or apply for a line of credit with a legal funder ? Line of credit vs personal loans offer different advantages: personal loan provides fixed funds with scheduled repayments, while lines of credit allow flexible […]
