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Ex-files with Jeremy Sutton: Learn more about cost risks in Family Court cases

You need to weigh up all of your exposure to costs including those awarded against you.

Law Commission says change needed to ease tikanga evidence into court

A code of conduct for expert witnesses also needs to be modified

Police arrest man after NZ lawyer's death in Sydney

Mitch East, 28, was hit by a car as he stepped out of an Uber early last Sunday.

Home-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and why

A 12-point list of the many builder failures lately.

Ex-Files: My ex-wife is claiming economic disparity and wants a $150k payout

OPINION: She says her career has been constrained by looking after the children.

'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double

Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million

Triple-murderer mum Lauren Dickason's fate to be handed down in June

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

Trusts that earn less than $10,000 likely to be exempt from tax hike

The Government is welcoming the committee's proposal to avoid over-taxation of trusts.

Killer mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in March

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

Ex-Files: My fiance called it off - can I get the engagement ring back?

OPINION: I paid for the ring she selected at an eye-watering cost, and want it back.

Prince Harry weighs further legal action after court victory

The Duke of Sussex has rejected settlement offers and is prepared to return as a witness.

‘How should my ex and I get our property valued?’

Where to start figuring out what your property is worth following a break-up.

$1.2 million property borrower sues Westpac over threatened mortgagee sale

The case cited information from a bank whistleblower, said to show internal discussions.

Sasha Borissenko: Collared crime and the many shades of grey

OPINION: There are many colour variations of collared crime.

How to keep living together when you can’t afford a divorce

Telegraph: Financial pressures are leaving the unhappily married in limbo.

When should you divide up debts with an ex-partner?

OPINION: There are generally five types of relationship debt.