Family & relationship property

Expert advice and a compassionate approach for your separation, care of children, and family protection. Our team of experts are here to help.
Our Family & Relationship Property Law team is renowned for its expertise, compassion, and practical approach to navigating the complexities of family and relationship law. Choosing the right legal support during challenging times is crucial, and our experienced lawyers are here to guide you every step of the way. We provide clear, cost-effective advice tailored to your unique circumstances, ensuring you feel supported and confident in your decisions.

Our team understands the emotional toll of family disputes, whether it involves divorce, separation, guardianship, family violence, or addressing the safety and well-being of children. We are committed to protecting what matters most, with extensive knowledge of New Zealand’s family law system, we help you navigate legal requirements with clarity and care. At McVeagh Fleming, you can trust our award-winning expertise to provide the solutions and outcomes your family needs.

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Alissa Bell
Partner
Family Law & Relationship Property
DDI:
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021 498 494
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abell@mcveaghfleming.co.nz
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George Ireland
Partner
Relationship Property, Trusts & Estate Litigation
DDI:
09 306 6736
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gireland@mcveaghfleming.co.nz
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Peter Fuscic
Partner
Trust, Estate & Relationship Property Disputes
DDI:
09 306 6746
MOB:  
021 729 322
E:
pfuscic@mcveaghfleming.co.nz
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Jackie Dale
Senior Associate
Family Law & Relationship Property
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09 306 6747
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Our latest insights

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Ashley’s Law, coming into effect October 2025, will allow victims of family violence in NZ to obtain faster divorces from their abusers. By Vaishnavi Thayaparan
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Ashley’s Law: Overdue justice for victims of family violence

Ashley’s Law, coming into effect in October 2025, will allow victims of family violence in New Zealand to obtain faster divorces from their abusers. Named after Ashley Jones, whose case exposed serious flaws in the system, the law represents a major step toward protecting victims and reducing re-traumatisation.
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How do you get divorced in New Zealand? Article from McVeagh Fleming Lawyers - Auckland-based Family & Relationship Property team
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How do you get divorced in New Zealand?

In New Zealand, to legally end your marriage or civil union (divorce), you must apply to the Family Court for a Dissolution Order. Until a final order dissolving a marriage or civil union has taken effect, parties to a marriage or civil union cannot enter into another marriage or civil union.
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Auckland Lawyer for Wills - I was excluded from a Will, what can I do?
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I was excluded from a Will, what can I do?

If one of your loved ones has left you out of their Will or you believe that their Will is unfair or their Will did not adequately provide for you, you may be able to make a claim under the Family Protection Act 1955 (the FPA) against their estate.
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