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Your Rights in NZ Relationship Property - Webinar Recording
For anyone at any stage of a relationship, understanding your rights regarding property and assets can save years of stress and financial loss.
Watch the recording of the webinar featuring Aimee McGowan, Partner at Gibson Sheat Lawyers, an experienced family law expert, for this Relationship Property Webinar — a clear, practical online session on how New Zealand’s relationship property laws really work.
1-Hour Webinar Recording
Please click here to view our Terms & Conditions. You are purchasing a 1-hour webinar recording. The access to the webinar recording will be sent to you via email within the next working day.
Publisher: LexisNexis New Zealand
Webinar + 3 Bulletins: $55.00
- This package includes attendance at a one-hour webinar and three complimentary issues of the New Zealand Family Law Journal (Issue 8 – April 2025, Issue 9 – June 2025, and Issue 10 – September 2025). Registration details for the webinar and access to the New Zealand Family Law Journals will be sent via email after purchase.
Presented by:
Aimee McGowan, Partner – Gibson Sheat Lawyers
Aimee works with individuals, families, rural clients and business owners across the Wairarapa and beyond. Her legal expertise spans family trusts, relationship property, wills and estate planning, residential and commercial property, leasing, and rural succession. She also advises on rural and specialist matters including farm sales, forestry transactions, and business finance.
Read more about Aimee McGowan here.
Thinking about your rights when it comes to financial assets and property in relationships?
Practical, clear, and designed for everyday Kiwis, this session will give you the understanding to protect your future. We’ll cover what happens when inheritances or trusts are involved, when unequal sharing may apply, and how to navigate the process of separation with confidence. Whether you’re planning ahead or facing changes now, this webinar will help you make informed decisions and approach property division with clarity and peace of mind.
In this Relationship Property Live Webinar, we will cover:
Introduction to Relationship Property Law in New Zealand
• What the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 covers.
• Who it applies to: marriages, civil unions, and de facto relationships.
• The equal sharing rule as the default starting point.
What Counts as Relationship Property vs. Separate Property
• Common examples of relationship property (family home, income earned during the relationship).
• What typically remains separate property (inheritances, pre-relationship assets).
• How property can change classification over time (e.g., mingling assets).
The Family Home & Family Chattels
• Why the family home is almost always relationship property.
• What counts as “family chattels” (cars, furniture, household items).
• Common disputes and how courts approach them.
Division of Superannuation, Investments, and Business Interests
• How Kiwisaver and pensions are divided.
• Treatment of shares, trusts, and businesses.
• Practical tips for valuing and dividing complex assets.
Contracting Out Agreements (“Prenups” & “Postnups”)
• What they are, when they’re used, and their legal effect.
• Requirements for validity (independent legal advice, certification).
• Pitfalls to avoid when drafting or signing one.
Debt & Relationship Property
• Which debts are shared and which remain individual.
• Treatment of student loans, mortgages, and business debts.
• What happens if one partner racks up significant personal debt
Unequal Sharing: When the Law Allows Departures
• Circumstances where unequal division may be justified (economic disparity, short relationships).
• Key case law examples.
• How courts balance fairness with statutory rules.
Separation & Property Settlements
• The process of dividing property after separation.
• Time limits for making claims.
• Options for resolution: negotiation, mediation, Family Court.
Impact of Trusts & Inheritances
• Common misconceptions about trusts protecting assets.
• How inheritances are treated.
• Strategies people use (and courts’ responses)
Practical Guidance for Consumers
• How to prepare financially before entering or leaving a relationship.
• Red flags to watch for.
• The importance of record-keeping and independent advice
Take a crucial step towards safeguarding your relationship assets!
Terms and conditions apply.
You'll learn:
• What counts as relationship property — and what stays yours
• How to protect your assets before or during a relationship
• What happens when things change — separation, divorce, or new partnerships
• Common mistakes people wish they’d avoided.
Why Purchase the Recording
For just $55, you’ll gain professional insights that could save you thousands in legal costs down the line.
This isn’t a sales pitch — it’s an empowering, informative session designed to help anyone at any stage of a relationship make confident decisions about their relationship and property.
Event Details
Topic: Relationship Property — What You Need to Know
Format: Webinar Recording
Presenter: Aimee McGowan, Family Law Specialist, Partner at Gibson Sheat Lawyers
Duration: 1 hour
Price: $55 (incl. GST)
Who Should Watch
This session recording is ideal for:
• Individuals wanting to protect their assets or plan ahead
• Anyone who’s ever thought, “I wish I’d known that before…”
• Anyone entering or already in a relationship and planning for the future
• Those considering separation or divorce
What Past Attendees Say
• “I finally understand how the law works — and what to do next. So worth it.”
• “Clear, practical, and reassuring. I wish I’d done this sooner.”
✅ Take the Step Now
Prepare Now or Lose What’s Yours
Purchase the webinar recording today for just $55 and walk away with knowledge that could protect you and your assets for years to come.
Prepare Now or Lose What’s Yours
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