PRA - recent developments - Online CPD

Package includes:

Online CPD Module  l  Electronic booklet  l  PowerPoint Presentation

Package Fee (incl GST)

• $149 - NZLS members and Associate members
• $179 - Non-members

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Online CPD Module

The landscape of relationship property is ever-changing as relationships and property structures become increasingly complex. It is important for practitioners to be aware of these developments.

This module will consider recent developments in the area of relationship property, including:

• A practical guide to applying the principles set out in the recent Supreme Court decision of Scott v Williams to your client’s advantage
• Developments arising in discovery and interim distributions in light of the Court of Appeal decision in Biggs v Biggs, and
• The increasing acceptance by the courts of the application of s 13 (extraordinary circumstances) following separation in “later in life” relationships.

This is an engaging and constantly evolving area of the law. Completing this module will help ensure that you are able to provide your clients with robust advice on these issues.

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Learning objectives

After completing this module you will:

• Understand what practical strategies to use from Scott v Williams in assesing economic disparity.
• Recognise the extent of discovery that is appropriate in the relationship property context.
• Know when s 13 applies and how to utilise it for your client’s benefit.

Electronic Booklet 

Authors: Sharon Chandra, Antonia Fisher QC
Published: 21 March 2019
Pages: 14

Introduction

The law around relationship property is ever-changing, particularly with families becoming increasingly complex, and corporate and trust structures being used to protect assets. This paper will examine issues that have arisen recently in decisions by the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court concerning:

• The breadth of discovery;
• The role of interim distributions;
• The increase in cases upholding extraordinary circumstances;
• Where to now with economic disparity.

PowerPoint Presentation

These are the slides included in the presentation.