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.
Trusts and Separation: What Happens When a Relationship Ends?
Trusts are everywhere in New Zealand. They are so common that many people barely think twice about them. Your family…
Rethinking What “Failure” Really Means in Separation
The Cultural Story of “Forever” We grow up hearing that true love lasts forever. At most weddings, even now, some…
What is Occupational Rent and how does it work?
When a couple separates, a lot of attention is usually paid to their financial position at that point. But separation…
If You’re Feeling Unsafe in Your Relationship
If You’re Feeling Unsafe in Your Relationship Sometimes what begins as tension or conflict slowly shifts into something heavier. You might notice you’re second-guessing…
Your Business and Separation: What You Need to Know
When a relationship ends, dividing property is rarely simple. When a business is involved, it can feel even more overwhelming…
The Shiny Trap of Love Bombing
The Whirlwind at the Beginning We all know the early stages of love can feel like a whirlwind—late-night conversations, butterflies…
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