Emma Tonkin

Mar 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Emily Black |Emma Tonkin

For all couples, embarking on the journey of building a life together involves not only love and commitment but also financial considerations. As you navigate through shared finances, it’s important to understand the legal framework surrounding income and assets, particularly in the context of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (Act). The Act sets out the law relating to the division of property and assets in the event of a relationship ending, whether by separation or death.

Feb 4, 2024 | lexology.com | Emma Tonkin |Georgina Jones

Last year we published an article titled Variations of Trust: Obtaining the Court’s Blessing on the High Court decision in Re Jury Family Trusts [2022] NZHC 568 (Re Jury). In Re Jury, the High Court used its discretionary power under the Trusts Act 2019 (Act) to grant the applicants the power to make several variations to the trust deeds of two mirror trusts in light of the tax liability and potential creditor exposure that would have arisen if the trusts had vested.

Aug 15, 2023 | lexology.com | Emma Tonkin |Lauren Sieprath

Last year we published an article titled The curious case of Sutton v Bell – How your de facto relationship status can impact your ability to restructure your property on the Court of Appeal decision in Sutton v Bell [2021] NZCA 645.

Feb 8, 2023 | mdpi.com | Megan Ferguson |Emma Tonkin |Julie Brimblecombe |Amanda Lee

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