The stuff John Grisham never writes about.

Family law (as long as your ‘family’ isn’t Soprano or Corleone) is often just about dotting ‘i's’, crossing ‘t's’. You won’t find more fastidious dotters and crossers than Marks & Worth Lawyers.

 

1. What are your family affairs?

We don’t recommend you have an affair. But if you do, you may well need our services! Let’s say you need a lawyer for personal reasons – our team will help you secure your assets, plan for your future and offer calm, impartial advice. We offer a suite of services related to all aspects of Family Law to meet your family’s needs.

 

2. How Marks & Worth Lawyers can help.

Marks & Worth people are all experienced, compassionate, and capable of guiding you through family-related legal matters. Alongside meticulous attention to detail, we promise you and your loved ones discretion and empathy.

 

We can advise you on all aspects of relationship property law, which governs the property that must be divided between parties when a relationship ends. You can make agreements about the status, ownership, and division of property and assets.

 

Perhaps you’re getting closer to retirement. Some choose to relax and remember the good old days, while others embrace their inner skydiver. Whatever your retirement plans, we’ll help you navigate the crucial processes and legal needs of your golden age to protect your autonomy and wellbeing. We’ll structure a specialised plan and ensure your documents give you the chance to be you. Although the parachute check is your responsibility!

 

We believe family disputes are best resolved out of Court, privately, with mutual respect. As members of Collaborative Resolution NZ , we’re trained as Collaborative Resolution specialists and can help resolve your disputes using this innovative, effective process. 

 

Talk to us if you need sound legal advice to:

- Administer an estate

- Buy a unit in a retirement village

- Apply for a Residential Care Subsidy

- Apply for a Reverse Equity Mortgage

- Protect vulnerable family members under the PPPR Act, or apply for PPPR Orders (Protection of Personal and Property Rights)

- Establish Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)

- Make or update a will

- Deal with your relationship property agreements

- Settle separation disputes