Coss Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 mmm... I need a lawyer, just want to divest my self of everything, and leave her with assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyinEwa/Perv Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Just leave or leave AND divorce? It would seem simple enough if the latter. Draw up some papers saying she gets everything material and you get nothing except your bank accounts. Obviously, she would have to agree to this. If it's just you walking away giving her all material assets, as was mentioned earlier by TC, she could probably come after you in a divorce for cash, depending on NZ law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozpharlap Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 NG - leaving NZ, no property in Thailand. Ditch the lot, giving her the house means I satisfied my obligations, then off I go to start again. Thai Home - marriage in NZ not LOS Not being qualified in NZ but it having similar laws to those found in both England and Australia, it would seem that you would merely do a property settlement agreement, endorsed by the court (usually a formality, i.e., handed up in camera (not full court proceedings, just back room paper work stuff)) that would end any future property obligations by you as towards her. Any legal centre would assist you or a lawyer would charge you a nominal fee (about $750 - $1,000). A piece of paper without the correct wording would be invalid and meaningless, and give rise to a later claim. Mind you, if you give her everything then it is hard to put a claim on anything else at a later date, but then, you would not be in a position to finance any transfer to overseas, one would then question any hidden assets However, if you win Lotto and she has a serious accident, a court may entertain a future award but it would be nominal (the usual factor here is having had children with her). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 "she has a serious accident" now we're talking... I was hoping to avoid confrontation and just disappear one day. Looks like I'll have to bide my time, and engineer a house sale, split the money and divorce. Bugger, so much shouting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexi Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Why not just sell up quickly and stash the money in an offshore account and then clear off.....f**k the ex..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickman Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Divorce in NZ is easy, especially if it is not contested. The big thing to be aware of is that there is a 2-year stand down period. You must show you have been separated 2 years before the divorce can be signed off by the court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous God Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Proud to see you man up and own your obligations coss! No doubt i'll be slayed for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I was hoping to avoid confrontation and just disappear one day. but leave her all the assets, so my intention is just to get out, not to take all. I've never let my wives go poor (only two to date ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Why not just sell up quickly and stash the money in an offshore account and then clear off.....f**k the ex..... Don't wanna f**k the ex... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Munchmaster Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Sounds like you need to speak to an NZ lawyer. I've no doubt you can give her the house but what about your other marital obligations. You can't just walk away from them, can you? Does she have her own income? If you don't divorce you won't be able to marry again, but then you may not want to, however you'll still have responsibilities to your current wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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