Relationships have evolved considerably in the last fifty years from "coupledom", and polyamorous relationships are on the rise. The recent Supreme Court decision of Mead v Paul [2023] NZSC 70 concerns the novel issue of how to treat polyamorous relationships under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the PRA”). A key tension in this case is that the PRA has not kept up with social change.
How is relationship property divided when a polyamorous relationship ends?
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13 July 2023
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5 October 2022
GQ Special Counsel Ellie Wilson gives her take on the Accident Compensation (Maternal Birth Injury and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
Money matters can be a pressing issue following the end of a relationship. Common questions at this time include ‘what happens when I can’t afford to support myself after the break up?’ or ‘do I have to financially support my ex-partner?’.
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