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Relationship Property - Separation Agreement

If you have done so already, we recommend you have a look at our free Guidance Note on Separation Agreements which is in the Free Guides section of our website.

We are able to assist if you have recently separated from your partner, or are contemplating separation. Filling out the questionnaire below will provide us with a good start for being able to help you with your separation, and if needed, to draft a separation agreement. If you don't have all the info, don't worry. Just get us what you have and we will take things from there.

Your details:

Full Name

Address

Email

Contact Number

Your partner's details:

Full Name

Solicitor's contact details (if applicable)

Do you have any children together?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide the full names and dates of birth of your children below.

1.

2.

3.

4.

On what day were you married, or on what date did you move in together?

Have you and your partner separated before?

Yes

No

If yes, please provide the dates of any earlier separations

1.

2.

3.

What was the date of your final separation?

Did you and your partner sign a contracting out agreement?

Yes

No

If yes, do you know who holds the agreement?

Yes (details below)

No

i.e. "XYZ Law firm" or "John Smith, Solicitor"

Do you or your partner own any property?

Yes, we own a property together

Yes, we each own property separately

I do but my partner does not

My partner does but I do not

No

Other (please specify)

Do you or your partner have any mortgages?

Yes, we have a joint mortgage

Yes, we each have our own mortgages

I do but my partner does not

My partner does but I do not

No

Other (please specify)

Do you or your partner have any other significant debts?

Yes (details below)

No

Do you or your partner have any significant assets?

Yes (details below)

No

Have you or your partner obtained valuations of any assets?

Yes

No

Are you and your partner part of KiwiSaver?

Yes

I am but my partner is not

My partner is but I am not

No

Do you or your partner have a Family Trust or other Trust?

Yes, we have a Family Trust or other Trust together

I do but my partner does not

My partner does but I do not

No

Other (please specify)

Have you or your partner received any inheritances or gifts during your relationship?

Yes (details below)

No

Have your or you partner made any post separation contributions?

Yes, we both have

I have but my partner has not

My partner has but I have not

No

What does this mean?

Do you or your partner have Wills written?

Yes, we both do

I do but my partner does not

My partner does but I do not

No

Below is a list of some of the documents and information that will assist us in the more involved stages of drafting your separation agreement. You do not need to provide these at this preliminary stage, but please tick if you are able to provide these later on.

Credit Statements

Bank Balances as at the date of separation

KiwiSaver account balances at the date of separation

Insurance Documents

Any information about the value of debts at the date of separation (i.e. mortgage value)

Any valuation information you have received

Trust Deeds and any trustee minutes and resolutions (if applicable)

A copy of your Will (if not already held by us)

Is there anything else you would like us to know, or any questions you would like to ask us?

The Privacy Policy applies.

Note: Please fill out the fields marked with an asterisk.

Arrowsmith Law Limited

T. 03 928 8165 | Email (General): office@alaw.nz | Email (Notices): notices@alaw.nz | F. 03 928 8166

Ashburton Office | 163 West Street | PO Box 270 | Ashburton| 7700

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