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Yes, you can apply even though you are living outside New Zealand. There is no requirement for welfare guardians to live in New Zealand, as long...
Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 12 Sep 2012
You and your partner will not have to pay child support or become guardians of the child.
But you can choose to apply to the Family Court to be...
Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 22 Aug 2012
Generally in New Zealand there is no legal benefit to being married rather than in a de facto relationship. De facto couples have the same status...
Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 19 Aug 2012
You can protect your assets by entering into a relationship property agreement with your partner. If you don't make a relationship property...
Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 12 Aug 2012
It seems that your friend has already found a lawyer. You mention that your friend has applied for legal aid. Applications for family legal aid...
Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley answered 10 Aug 2012
