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How do I use litigation to achieve my objectives?

30 Sep 2023 | Litigation

How do I use litigation to achieve my objectives? If you have a dispute with another party which you can’t resolve privately, then your only option is to bring the matter before the Court for an independent Judge to decide the matter. However, litigation can be...

New Zealand Court Hierarchy

11 Jun 2023 | Litigation

New Zealand Court Hierarchy If you have a dispute you want to resolve in New Zealand, you need to obtain a formal order from the New Zealand Court system. Which Court you apply to will generally depend on the amount of money you wish to claim from another party. If...

I’ve got a Court order for another party to pay me, now what?

25 Feb 2023 | Litigation

I’ve got a Court order for another party to pay me, now what? So you’ve managed to win your case, and the other party has been ordered by the High Court to pay you $500,000, but now what? If you do not enforce your Court order, then the other party is still unlikely...

Do I need to get a divorce to divide relationship property?

4 Feb 2023 | Family, Litigation

Do I need to get a divorce to divide relationship property? When people contact me and tell me they want to get a divorce, the first thing I ask them is what is the objective they want to achieve. The reason for this question is that formally dissolving your marriage...

Why use a law firm to collect debt?

18 Jan 2023 | Business Law, Litigation

Why use a law firm to collect debt? Many small business owners use debt collection agencies to recover debt from their customers. However, savvy debtors know that if they simply inform the debt collection agency that they are not paying because of a contractual...

What is personal bankruptcy?

15 Jun 2022 | Business Law, Litigation

What is personal bankruptcy? Personal bankruptcy is a method of clearing your debt if you cannot pay the money you owe. Once you become bankrupt, your assets will be vested in the “Official Assignee”. The Official Assignee will administer your bankruptcy by selling...