Clean Break Resources
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.
Clean Break Roadmap
The Clean Break Roadmap was created to guide you through all of it — not just the legal steps.
Inside, we walk you from the first shaky moment all the way through to signing your agreement and stepping into what’s next. Calmly. Clearly. One step at a time.
Guide to Family Court
If you are in a tricky situation, and are considering filing relationship property proceedings – we have written this guide for you.
It is also helpful if you have just been served, and wondering what this is all about.
Videos
Blogs
Finding Love After Separation
The Courage to Love Again By Sarah Moon, founder of Clean Break. Adapted from her article featured in Nelson Magazine…
Clean Break Named Finalist for Family Law Firm of the Year
Two nominations. Two years in business. One very proud little team. Two years ago, Clean Break was just a big…
AI Isn’t Replacing Your Lawyer. Here’s What It Is Doing.
AI Gives You a Better Legal Experience There are lots of conversations happening right now about AI and lawyers. Will…
What Happens in a Separation Consult?
Booking your first meeting might feel hard It can stir up thoughts like: Does this mean it’s really over? What…
Five to One: The Math of Staying Together
Five to One: The Math of Staying Together There is a surprisingly small number that predicts whether a relationship will…
Ending a Relationship Without Making Anyone the Villain
Ending a relationship without blame When a relationship ends, there is often an unspoken pressure to decide who was “at…
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