Contemplating divorce? Confused about property law? Need to familiarise yourself with how the criminal courts work? Worried about sexual harassment or a custody battle? Find the information you need to understand the world of barristers and solicitors in the Yellow® How To guide to Legal.
In 2009 the New Zealand Government enforced an Anti-Smacking Law. But what does this law mean exactly, and what are your rights as a parent?
What Is The Law?
In 2009 The New Zealand Public was asked to vote and pass a referendum regarding the question “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal …
Owning your own business has many benefits but when you’re struggling to receive overdue payments from customers it becomes an annoying and very time consuming issue. Find out how to get your money back with a few straightforward steps.
Troubled Waters
Not every debt recovery issue is the same and people don’t pay you for specific reasons. …
Demerit Points are set to ensure everyone plays fair and follows the rules of the New Zealand Road Code. But how many points are allocated for which offence, and what exactly are the penalties?
What Are Demerit Points?
In order to ensure everyone drives safely and follows the law, Demerit points have been put in place. In …
Workplace harassment, either sexual or otherwise, is a sad fact of life in businesses and institutions across New Zealand. Learn about the damaging consequences and how to protect yourself.
Had electrical work done on your house that you weren’t happy about? Was the work unsafe, or carried out in an incompetent manner? Feeling powerless in the face of an unhelpful electrician? Yes? Then you may have grounds for an electrical complaint.
Trusts are a way of putting aside assets and protecting them from risk in order to benefit nominated individuals.