A Post Nuptial Agreement is a specialized legal document used in New Zealand by couples who are already married or in a civil union to formally arrange their property rights and financial affairs. It's particularly relevant when circumstances change after marriage, such as receiving an inheritance, starting a business, or acquiring significant assets. The agreement must comply with the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 and requires independent legal advice for both parties. Unlike prenuptial agreements, these are executed after marriage and can address both existing and future property. Common triggers for creating such an agreement include business ventures, inheritance, protecting family assets, or clarifying financial arrangements after relationship changes. The document must be properly certified and executed to be legally enforceable in New Zealand.
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1. Parties: Identifies and defines the parties to the agreement, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including date of marriage/civil union, reason for the agreement, and confirmation that both parties enter into it freely
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement and sets out rules for interpretation
4. Independent Legal Advice: Confirms that each party has received independent legal advice before signing the agreement
5. Division of Property: Details how relationship property and separate property will be divided
6. Mutual Waivers: Statements of waiver of rights under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 except as provided in the agreement
7. Future Property: Provisions for treatment of property acquired after the agreement
8. Debts and Liabilities: Allocation of responsibility for existing and future debts
9. Disclosure: Confirmation of full disclosure of assets and liabilities by both parties
10. Variation: Process for making changes to the agreement
11. Severability: Provision for survival of remaining clauses if any clause is found to be invalid
12. Governing Law: Confirms the agreement is governed by New Zealand law
13. Execution: Signing provisions including witness and certification requirements
1. Death Provisions: Provisions regarding property division upon death of either party, used when parties want to address inheritance matters
2. Business Assets: Detailed provisions for handling business interests, used when either party owns or may acquire business assets
3. Overseas Property: Specific provisions for property located outside New Zealand, used when parties have international assets
4. Trust Interests: Provisions dealing with trust property and interests, used when either party has trust involvement
5. Intellectual Property: Provisions for handling intellectual property rights, used when either party has significant IP assets
6. Spousal Maintenance: Provisions regarding ongoing financial support, used when parties want to address maintenance rights
7. Family Heirlooms: Special provisions for items of family or sentimental value, used when specific items need protection
8. Future Business Ventures: Provisions for handling future business opportunities, used when parties anticipate business developments
1. Schedule 1 - Relationship Property: Comprehensive list of all property deemed to be relationship property with current values
2. Schedule 2 - Separate Property of First Party: Detailed list of first party's separate property with values and supporting documentation
3. Schedule 3 - Separate Property of Second Party: Detailed list of second party's separate property with values and supporting documentation
4. Schedule 4 - Joint Debts and Liabilities: List of all shared debts and liabilities with current balances
5. Schedule 5 - Individual Debts: Separate lists of each party's individual debts and liabilities
6. Appendix A - Certificates of Independent Legal Advice: Signed certificates from lawyers confirming independent legal advice given to each party
7. Appendix B - Valuations: Professional valuations of significant assets where applicable
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