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Killer mum Lauren Dickason's sentencing date moved to 2024

The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.

'You've seen the best of me': Judge hangs up robe after 11 years

The Hamilton District Court Judge retired, bringing a legal career of 30 years to a close.

Can divorce be affordable? Yes, but only if both parties want it to be

New York Times: The greatest challenge of divorce can be navigating powerful emotions.

Mary Holm: Best investments for old age & what to know about residential-care rules

Exercise can pay dividends too.

Embattled lawyer sued by her own clients

Gail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.

'Legal and financial minefield': How blended families can avoid inheritance battles

Every family is unique but blended families have some more complications.

News stories resulted in online abuse, lawyer in defamation case claims

Plaintiffs say they suffered mental anguish and reputational damage following stories.

You've divorced and now you can't pay the mortgage. What happens next?

OPINION: Mortgagee sales are on the rise - and pile on added stress after a separation.

Killer mum's $700k legal aid bill - and why taxpayers are not done paying her lawyers

Herald reveals taxpayers footed triple murderer's $700K - and rising - legal aid bill.

Former lawyer - and wife of convicted murderer - fails in bid for reinstatement

Rapist and killer Liam Reid was Davina Murray’s client. They later got married.

Law Society keen on new regulator ... in theory

'MeToo' incident review may lead to independent oversight.

The Ex-Files: 'My ex is using a trust to pay less child support'

Jeremy Sutton on ensuring child support is shared fairly.

US Capitol riot: White House lawyers struggled to control raging Trump

Trump’s attempts to remain in power were firmly rejected by White House counsel.

Come on Barbie, let’s go... Green Party? Top lawyer warns of potential copyright breach

Regardless of where the work was created, copyright law applies, he said.

Why NZ falls short on human rights for overweight people

There have been seven complaints made to the Human Rights Commission since 2017.

Neighbours at war over risk to sea view

Cross leases may become popular as a way to stop new developments popping up next door.

Oranga Tamariki blunder: Mother in case of mistaken identity offered more compensation

A mother wants OT to be accountable for mistaking her for another woman for 20 years.

$100,000 a day: Mayor's horror at council's accounting and law firms bill

Critics say the figures are eye-watering and troubling during a time of budget cuts.