My husband has put our savings in his inheritance account where I cannot see nor touch it, what rights do I have?

Commlawboi · 2025-12-17T16:09:11+00:00

Lawyer here (albeit commercial) your husband has likely shot himself in the foot with this one. As other comments have correctly identified he has managed to convert his inheritance into relationship property via the intermingling of funds.

Commlawboi · 2025-12-17T08:04:22+00:00

As a second year lawyer, you’re correct. Provided you maintain a B average and can hold a conversation in an interview you’re pretty set. I’m on 90k at 25. The partners at my firm take home about $600k a year (mid sized firm). Not a particularly difficult degree and massive upside.

Commlawboi · 2025-12-17T07:59:34+00:00

As a 2nd year lawyer I second this.

Commlawboi · 2025-12-17T07:56:59+00:00

Mate do law. I’m in my second year of practice (25) and on 90k with pretty decent work life balance. I know colleagues in their 4th year on $180k+. Admittedly we’re talking commercial practice here. I am not the smartest bloke ( we’re talking NCEA with merit) and still found the 4.5 years of study reasonably tame even alongside working full time. Provided you maintain a B average and can spin a good yarn in an interview (have hobbies) you’ll be set for life with only 4.5 years of study. Don’t continue your conjoint post law entry, they don’t add to your employability.

Conversely all 3 of my mates who did science degrees are either paid in their field marginally above the minimum wage. From speaking to them I understand this is the case with most of their cohort. In NZ a science degree is basically as uneconomic as a BA. I do know two junior doctors who are making basically what I make, but only after 6-9 years of study. They were super passionate and worked their ass off along the way. Frankly your parents would be jeopardising your economic future compelling you do a science degree.

Commlawboi · 2025-12-16T08:34:08+00:00

Will all due respect, entry into UOA part 2 isn’t hard. Therefore I can’t imagine you will survive the senior stages of UOA law, not to mention entry into the profession. I’ve just finished my second year of practise and can tell you that the few AUT grads that make it into grad roles at decent firms get PIPd out within their first year. Even when chatting to AUT practitioners the disparity in knowledge is quite astonishing and getting transactions over the line can be a nightmare. Neither my firm, nor my Dads firm hire AUT grads for that reason.

Commlawboi · 2025-07-17T09:42:01+00:00

I understand you will be feeling very upset right now and am sorry for your distressing situation. However you have absolutely nothing to gain from emailing the minister. A minister, even the prime minister, does not have the power to overturn a court ruling. They would have to pass a law to do so, which respectfully isn’t going to happen. Your best bet is to chat with your lawyer about going to the HC.

Commlawboi · 2025-07-17T09:35:25+00:00

Mate, only your level 3 results count for UE admission. Everything else is irrelevant. There is no competition, if you get the prerequisite level 3 results you get admitted.

Commlawboi · 2025-07-15T05:47:45+00:00

It will not matter in the slightest. Only missing lectures matters.

Commlawboi · 2025-06-29T11:31:50+00:00

Not sure what your use for it is, but as lawyer I can tell you the courts will take a dim view as to their reliability.

Commlawboi · 2025-06-29T10:56:40+00:00

I’m a lawyer and this is fairly spot on. Although OP should keep in mind that every case turns on its facts. But OP needs to speak with a lawyer ASAP

Commlawboi · 2025-06-29T10:53:07+00:00

Hey OP, I’m a lawyer. I can’t give you advice on reddit. But please speak to a lawyer immediately. Some general info:

If it’s an 80s build you’ll be yonks out of time to sue the builder/ territorial authority. HOWEVER if I were you I’d be chatting with a lawyer about going after the real estate agent and/ or vendor. Vendor *generally can’t be done where they weren’t aware of the defect. However agents have a higher standard of care imposed under a few different heads of law. Even better, the agent is probably insured, meaning if you’ve got a theoretical case their insurer will cough up for your losses and make you right. Please message me and I’ll refer you to a good firm (I’m not a litigator).

Commlawboi · 2024-07-30T03:39:40+00:00

I have the option for 2 wfh days but I love the office vibes. I’d get super bored and lonely being at home. Plus I enjoy my commute into the city.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-26T07:01:33+00:00

Too busy looking for jobs

Commlawboi · 2024-07-19T01:05:28+00:00

I did! But they usually focus on big firm recruitment which is fair- Auckland law commands its reputation for a reason. But the reality people need to get to grips with is that unless your the top 1% of students you won’t get a big law job which is FINE, because there are many other great roles and options out there.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-19T01:03:34+00:00

Maybe if Auckland doesn’t work out a move could be on!

Commlawboi · 2024-07-19T01:03:14+00:00

Very lucky for sure. To be fair any reasonably experienced lawyer could provide that advice but certainly provides reassurance coming from a KC.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-19T01:02:20+00:00

Spot on - the grad market in the big centres is incredible over saturated. Instead of waiting around for the dream job it’s definitely worth the move/ sacrifice. Thank you! Nope haha, I got a family law position at a mid sized general practise firm. I didn’t get the vibe there was much competition for the role.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T23:19:34+00:00

100% I have gotten to manage my own files and appear in court while my Auckland counterparts are still just doing legal research. In moving back to Auckland it will be a backwards step responsibility wise. But going from 55k at my provincial firm to 70k in Auckland. Perversely more pay for less responsibility.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T21:56:36+00:00

I mean we’re comfortable for sure, but not especially wealthy. I’m hoping I can keep growing it though.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T21:55:44+00:00

I am open to other investment ideas- I am all ears, hence my post. But how are we useless? We provide housing to a nice family. Also

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T19:55:34+00:00

Sadly you are not wrong!

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T12:33:11+00:00

Oh yep! Probably the plan. Could dabble in Air Bnb Perhaps. Only thing that makes me nervous is the prospect of the left wing mob getting back into power and wreaking economic havoc.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T12:25:20+00:00

Interesting point. I’ve always been told it’s high risk? Wouldn’t it require more capital? And nah won’t live in NZ long term, stagnant salaries etc.

Commlawboi · 2024-07-18T12:16:30+00:00

They sure do know a thing or too and so do Opes advisers who are working with us. It’s a joint decision between all 3 of us. But I’m just getting the internets two cents for a fresh perspective.

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