Clean Break Insights
Free practical advice to help you with your separation.
This is your place for clear tips, plain-English explanations and compassionate guidance on breakups and new beginnings. From prenups and property division to coping with grief or managing conflict, you’ll find advice that’s down-to-earth, empowering and tailored to Kiwi life.
What a Divorce Lawyer Knows About Lasting Love
When I became a relationship property (aka Divorce) lawyer, my biggest fear was that I’d become jaded about love. Surrounded…
When “Fair” Isn’t 50/50: Economic Disparity Claims in NZ
When couples who met early in life separate in New Zealand, the starting point is usually simple: everything is split…
Can we DIY our Separation?
Can we DIY our Relationship Property Division? When a marriage or relationship ends, one of the biggest questions is: what…
In Love? Great. Now Let’s Talk About Your House
You’ve met someone. It’s early days, but the toothbrush has migrated, the spare key has been copied, and now there’s…
What Happens When You Separate?
What happens when you separate (or divorce) in New Zealand? Separation is one of life’s biggest curveballs. Alongside the emotions,…
Collaborative Law: A Better Way Through Separation and Divorce
Collaborative law (sometimes called collaborative practice) offers a different way forward when you’re facing a separation or divorce. Instead of…
I felt like someone finally had my back
“When I first came to Clean Break I was very short on hope for a fair and just outcome. I was exhausted and heart sore. My previous lawyer was not willing to set firm boundaries or strongly advocate for me. He suggested I just give in to unreasonable demands and a continuation of controlling and abusive behaviour.
Right from the very first meetings, and certainly the first document that Sarah put together, I felt like someone finally had my back and was willing to support me towards an outcome that was fair.
Sarah has worked extremely hard for me and has reflected kindness, empathy and a high degree of skill throughout this whole process. She has been diligent, honest and always acted out of a high degree of integrity. I do not believe I would have had the same overwhelmingly, positive outcome from another lawyer. Sarah brought all of her considerable skill and knowledge to the situation and the outcome she has supported me to secure is life changing.
I would highly recommend Sarah and Clean Break – they offer an outstanding, compassionate and knowledgeable service.”
August 2025 Google Review