Family Law: Relationship Property and Complex Structures Claims
Even the most skilled Family Law specialists face challenges when handling complex relationships property matters. Gain insights from experts on complex relationship property settlements and exploring inheritance implications pre and post separation. Navigate challenges in de facto relationships and assess the efficacy of 'contracting out agreements' post Sutton v Bell. Understand exemptions to equal sharing rules and strategies for handling companies and trusts in property division. WEB246NZA08
Description
Attend and earn 4 CPD hours
Chair: Stuart Cummings SC, Surrey Chambers
9.00am to 10.00am Dealing with Inheritance Before and After Separation in Relationship Property Matters
- Legal principles and review of recent case law
- Practical examples and ways to avoid intermingling of inherited property with relationship property
Presented by Amy Malone, Staff Barrister, Surrey Chambers
10.00am to 11.00am Navigating Uncertainty: Opting to Contract Out Post Sutton v Bell
Address how to deal with de facto relationships and whether ‘Contracting Out Agreements’ might provide some certainty in the event of a relationship breakdown post the Sutton v Bell decision.
Presented by Lauren Aspin, Lawyer, Morgan Coakle
11.00am to 11.15am Break
11.15am to 12.15pm Exemption to the Equal Sharing Rule
- Understanding the implications of s13, s15, s18 and s26 of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976
- Dealing with section 15
- Recent cases
Presented by Stephanie Ambler, Partner, and Zandra Wackenier, Partner, Tompkins Wake
12.15pm to 1.15pm How to Deal with Companies and Trusts When Dividing Relationship Property
- Update on sections 44 and 44C Property (Relationships) Act 1976
- Consideration of s182 Family Proceedings Act 1980
- Shares, current accounts and other aspects of companies and their relevance to relationship property
Presented by Daniel Vincent, Director, CS Law
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to avoid intermingling inherited property with relationship property
- Gain clarity on how to deal with de-facto relationships and if “Contracting Out Agreements” can provide certainty following Sutton v Bell decision
- Understand the implications of the exemption to the equal sharing rule and recent cases
- Understand how the courts have treated s13 claims and recent case update
- Learn how to deal with companies and trusts when dividing up the relationship property.