Allison Adams Partner

LLB

Allison heads the Family/Relationship Law team at LawWorks. She has practised in this area for 20 years. Her primary areas of practice are resolution of:-

• Relationship property issues
• Care of Children cases
• Family protection and estate claims.

Allison is regularly appointed by the Family Court to represent children. She is also a LEADR accredited mediator and available for appointment as mediator. (See our website article for the benefits of mediation over litigation).

Allison is a founding partner of LawWorks. She is a past member and convenor of the Auckland District Law Society Family Law Committee. Allison is the present convenor of the New Zealand Law Society Family Law Section Policy and Law Reform Committee. Allison is also a member of the Professional Standards Committee of the New Zealand Law Society.

Areas of expertise:

Email: allison@lawworksnz.com

Phone: +64 9 3039917
Legal Resources:

Compensation for Economic Disparity on Relationship Ending
When a relationship ends, should the partner who is able to earn more, pay compensation to the other partner?

Consider Mediation
There is no doubt about it litigation is expensive, stressful and prolonged. It always involves an element of risk - the judge may not quite see your situation in the same light as you - and you may end up with an unsatisfactory result.

Inheritance Laws
Inheritance law, or (who gets what when you die), has changed dramatically in recent times. The most significant change has been the introduction of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“PRA”) which came into force on 1 February 2002. The PRA amends the law regarding property division between couples. Read more to see how you may be affected!

Key Divorce Rulings in the UK

The importance of a simple Will.
You should review your will when major events happen in your life. For example, the birth of children, the death of close relatives or other major changes in circumstances such as buying a new home, or transferring property to a trust etc.

What is a Bequest?
A Bequest can help your favourite charity. Charities and not-for profit organisations can benefit enormously from bequests – a gift in your will can make a real difference to the work that they perform in your community.

Why do you need a Will and a Power of Attorney?
What if you become mentally incapable and can’t look after yourself or make decisions about your own affairs? Who can make decisions about your welfare, deal with your property, operate your bank accounts or pay your bills?

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