<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Family Lawyers Wellington]]></title><description><![CDATA[family-lawyers]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/advice</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:39:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.familylawyers.nz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The role of the family lawyer and practical tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role of the family lawyer When there is a relationship breakup issues inevitably arise around the care of children, division of...]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/the-role-of-the-family-lawyer-and-practical-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda53edcc263c0017f41096</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:31:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34a956_208446d2f81d486b975de3703bf32f59~mv2_d_3600_2000_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ghamlenwilliams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basics: Separation and dissolution of marriage]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a husband and wife live apart this is their separation date which can be important for property division purposes. A couple could be...]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/the-basics-separation-and-dissolution-of-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda53ed3e746b00174a8267</guid><category><![CDATA[Separation & Dissolution]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:53:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34a956_2098b2508f8e402bba89a156fe95efd1~mv2_d_2500_1669_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ghamlenwilliams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basics: Relationship property division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Division of property Your relationship property is usually divided on a 50:50 basis after a marriage or committed relationship that lasts...]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/the-basics-relationship-property-division</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda53ed3e746b00174a826b</guid><category><![CDATA[Property]]></category><category><![CDATA[Separation & Dissolution]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:48:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34a956_7ef90a9a52cb4ca38df15a8a2fd7ec84~mv2_d_6000_3376_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ghamlenwilliams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basics: Division of trust property]]></title><description><![CDATA[In some families property is held in a Trust. 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Such an...]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/the-basics-pre-nuptial-agreements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda53edcc263c0017f41093</guid><category><![CDATA[Property]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:20:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34a956_ac0b6d9771d84e489112d156e565435c~mv2_d_7178_4912_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ghamlenwilliams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basics: Spousal maintenance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The need for spousal maintenance often arises alongside division of property and arrangements for the children. A classic situation is a...]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/the-basics-spousal-maintenance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda53ed3e746b00174a8265</guid><category><![CDATA[Spousal Maintenance]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:55:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34a956_a1ad337f3e154ca5a7eaca715f5e2be3~mv2_d_4000_2670_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ghamlenwilliams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Basics: De facto relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Couples who live together and are not married live in what is called a de facto relationship. 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The Police and the Family Court take family...]]></description><link>https://www.familylawyers.nz/single-post/2019/04/11/the-basics-domestic-violence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fda53ed3e746b00174a8263</guid><category><![CDATA[Domestic Violence]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:41:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34a956_7542bfb22f2e45f1a2a0126288cc3ea7~mv2_d_3084_2059_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ghamlenwilliams</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Family Protection Act 1955]]></title><description><![CDATA[The purpose of the Family Protection Act 1955 is to ensure a deceased’s duties to their close family member are met. 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