Annotated Property (Relationships) Act 1976 is an invaluable resource for all family law professionals.
Published: 07 November, 2025
Publisher: LexisNexis New Zealand
A must-have resource for lawyers specialising in family and relationship property law, this addition to the LexisNexis Annotated Acts series covers the Property (Relationships) Act 1976, providing legal professionals with analytical content to assist them with advising clients on the division of property upon the dissolution of a relationship.
The original content for this book was written for our highly popular Family Law Service, to meet the ongoing needs of our customers. It has been repurposed in the book format you hold in your hands and is current to May 2025.
Content drawn from the “Annotated Legislation” guide card of Family Law Service
Property (Relationships) Act 1976
S 1 Short Title and commencement
Part 1 – Outline of this Act [ss 1A-1L]
Part 2 – Preliminary Provisions [ss 1M-10]
Part 3 – Application of this Act [ss 10A-10D]
Part 4 – Division of Relationship Property [ss 11-18C]
Part 5 – Relationship Property and Creditors [ss 19-20F]
Part 6 – Contracting Out [ss 21-21T]
Part 7 – Proceedings under this Act [ ss 22-54]
Part 8 – Division of Property Where One Spouse or Partner Dies [ss 55-95]
Part 9 – Transitional Provisions and Savings [ss 96-99]
Family Proceedings Act 1980
S 182 Court may make orders as to settled property, etc