Initial assessment and separation advice
Two ways to start a separation with PK Law, each with a fixed fee.
Two ways to start.
Most people come to us for one of two reasons. Some want us to act for them and see the separation through to a signed agreement. Others want detailed advice they can take forward themselves. Each has its own starting point.
Free 15-minute call to confirm your starting point
WHICH IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Two starting points.
Initial separation assessment
Best for: you want PK Law to act for you on your separation.
- You receive: a clear view of what your matter involves, a recommended package and a fixed quote for it.
$950 + GST
Separation advice
Best for: you want to understand your position in detail and negotiate yourself, or want a second view before agreeing terms.
- You receive: detailed advice on your entitlements, your options and your negotiation strategy.
- From $5,500 + GST where a trust claim or cross-border issues are involved.
From $2,950 + GST
$3,500 to $4,500 + GST
- We put it in a binding agreement, with advice and certification.
- Simple, uncontested matters only, we’ll tell you if yours needs more.
- Usually completed within 4-6 weeks.
- We negotiate the settlement for you and work to a fair outcome.
- Covers business and trust assets, and a review of your will.
- Most matters are settled within the first stage.
$7,950 to $12,500 + GST
from $15,000 to $25,000 + GST
- A maintenance or disparity claim, or a fight over what’s separate and what it’s worth.
- Evidence, analysis and sustained negotiation.
- We estimate the likely overall cost at your assessment.
from $25,000 + GST
- Trusts to unpick, urgent court applications, high conflict.
- Priced individually to your matter.
- We coordinate with your valuers, accountants and trustees.
$950 + GST, FIXED FEE
Initial separation assessment.
The starting point for clients who want us to act on their separation. The assessment establishes what your matter involves and what it will take to resolve, so you know the work and the cost before you commit to anything further.
Our questionnaire
Before we meet, you complete a questionnaire setting out your assets, debts and circumstances.
A meeting with us
We go through your situation, identify the issues that will shape the outcome, including any trust, business or property overseas, and explain where you broadly stand.
A recommended package
We recommend the package of work your matter needs, from negotiation through to a signed agreement and the transfer of assets.
A fixed quote in writing
Afterwards you receive a short written summary of the issues and the recommended package, with a fixed fee for it.
If a trust is involved
The assessment fee is the same whether or not a trust is involved. Where there is a trust, the work it requires is scoped and priced in your package.
$3,500 to $4,500 + GST
- We put it in a binding agreement, with advice and certification.
- Simple, uncontested matters only, we’ll tell you if yours needs more.
- Usually completed within 4-6 weeks.
- We negotiate the settlement for you and work to a fair outcome.
- Covers business and trust assets, and a review of your will.
- Most matters are settled within the first stage.
$7,950 to $12,500 + GST
from $15,000 to $25,000 + GST
- A maintenance or disparity claim, or a fight over what’s separate and what it’s worth.
- Evidence, analysis and sustained negotiation.
- We estimate the likely overall cost at your assessment.
from $25,000 + GST
- Trusts to unpick, urgent court applications, high conflict.
- Priced individually to your matter.
- We coordinate with your valuers, accountants and trustees.
FROM $2,950 + GST, FIXED FEE
Separation advice.
For people who want detailed advice to take forward themselves: to negotiate directly with a former partner, to test a proposal before accepting it, or to understand their position before deciding how to proceed.
A detailed calculation
What is likely to be relationship property and what is likely to be separate, and what each of you may be entitled to.
Your options for dividing it
The realistic options for the family home, KiwiSaver, savings and other assets, and what each would mean for you.
A negotiation strategy
What to propose, where to hold firm, and the points at which agreeing would put you at risk.
The early conversations
How to raise property matters with your former partner, what to say, and what to avoid agreeing to.
A follow-up call
Once you have considered the advice, a follow-up call to answer your questions.
$3,500 + GST
$2,350 + GST
FROM $5,500 + GST, FIXED FEE
Where a trust claim or cross-border issues are involved.
When this fee applies
This fee applies where the advice turns on a claim relating to trust property, or on property or circumstances in more than one country. A family trust that simply holds assets does not, by itself, bring advice into this fee.
From $5,500 + GST
Trust claims
Where there is a trust claim, we review the trust deed and the history of what went into the trust and when, and advise on the claims available to you, how strong they are and how to pursue them.
Cross-border issues
Where there are cross-border issues, we advise on how property in another country is treated and how an agreement can be given effect there.
An agreement dividing relationship property is binding only if each of you has independent legal advice and certification before signing. When you reach agreement, we can provide that advice and certification for you.
Not sure where to start?
A free 15-minute call confirms we can act for you and which starting point suits your situation. It does not cover legal advice or fees. You can also call us on 09 873 4270.
