Here is the latest update from the New Zealand Law Society regarding property settlements:

"PROPOERTY SETTLEMENT UPDATES

We are all working in rapidly changing and challenging times. In partnership with other professional legal organisations, the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is providing regularly updated guidance, support and advocacy for our members.

The rapidly changing pandemic situation can be stressful – and the legal profession has unique needs and challenges at this time. We know that many in the profession have questions about pending property settlements under Level 4.

COVID-19 Level 4 means the only permitted activity is that of essential businesses which are primarily related to the necessities of sustaining life. This will continue to require changes and adjustments to the way we work and what we can achieve.

Given the State of Emergency declaration and further announcements from the government, it is now clear that any property settlements that require physical movement of people is now for all practical purposes ‘illegal’.

Lawyers need to counsel clients accordingly. Admittedly that will be difficult for some to understand and accept, but it is the reality in which we find ourselves.

Please be patient with fellow practitioners and clients alike and stay safe.

Duncan Terris
Property Law Section Chair
New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa"

With the COVID-19 Alert 4 Lockdown, Till Henderson will be operating to provide essential services to those who require them.

Essential services include urgent applications for:
- Without Notice Protection Orders (Family Violence Act)
- Without Notice Parenting Orders (Care of Children Act)
- PPPR, PRA, Hague Convention Applications

We have three lawyers that are able to assist you during this time:
- Lynda Manning (available 8:30am-5pm for PPPR, PRA, Hague Convention Applications)
- Michyla How (available 9am – 3pm for Parenting and Protection matters)
- Ashlee Thompson (available 8:30am – 5pm for Parenting and Protection matters)

If you require assistance with any of the essential services listed above, please email newplymouthreception@thlaw.co.nz with your full name, your best contact number and which essential service you require. Our team will get back to you promptly.

We can also offer appointments electronically via Skype or Zoom.

Please do not hesitate to contact us, as we are always willing to help,

Till Henderson Family Team

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