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a visitor visa application from Ukraine was declined by NZ Immigration,what can we do?
JA: Have you talked to a lawyer about this?
Customer: No
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: only the visitor visa application,they are saying they are not convinced she is genuine,I filled out the application for her
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: we have been communicating for a year now and were honest in the application

12.3.2022

1. I need to stop a prevention order 2.Tamariki Ora investigation.
JA: To start, can you confirm the state you're in? These matters can differ depending on location.
Customer: I am in Australia , the case is in NZ
JA: Thanks for all these details. What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: I have tried to get an Australian Lawyer but they have said I need a NZ lawyer.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: My son has been sent a letter from a NZ lawyer for a provention order and we have to respond by the 27th dec

12.2.2022

Hi, I am a graduate of BSc. Agricultural Sciences and Management from Sri Lanka. I am going to follow a graduate diploma in environmental management next year at Invercargill university.
JA: Have you talked to a Sri Lankan lawyer about this?
Customer: I would like to know that how could I migrate with my family
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: Just the application process of the course. I want to know that, would my husband be able to obtain working visa He also a graduate of BSc. Agricultural Sciences and Management
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I didn't contact any lawyer in Sri Lanka

11.29.2022

I paid an account of $3495.00 to a wrong account. It was sent to ASB 12-3059-0481949-001 on October 5th., from my Westpac account 03-1578-0047133-00. Westpac has tried to contact the holder over last two weeks with no success. Can you help.
JA: Where is this occurring? I only ask because laws can vary by state.
Customer: Auckland New Zealand
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: Contacted both banks, and Westpac have tried a retrieval 3 times without success. ASB cannot divulge the name of the account, privacy laws. Can I go to a small claims Court and force the Bank to provide me with the name. If not, is this perverting the course of justice?
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I am an 80 year old retiree with no income. This was my golf sub! I cannot afford it again!

11.28.2022

I have a question for Family law
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in family court?
Customer: no advice for applying for a Welfare Guardian and Property Manager or Administrator
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: No state? The site I'm on says you are in NZ?
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No - I'd just like to be certain that the lawyer is in NZ and familiar with NZ family law. Thank you.

11.27.2022

Could someone tell if it's possible for a sibling to take ownership of land that was in their deceased parent's nM
JA: Have they talked to a NM lawyer about this?
Customer: Sorry deceased parent's name & no I haven't talk to lawyer about this so is it possible & if that situation Ling
JA: What steps have they taken so far?
Customer: I'm seeking advice as to whether can be done without consulting their
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Consulting the rest of the sibling& if so is there Nything to stop thzt sibling3

11.27.2022

Hello
JA: Hi. How can I help?
Customer: I would like to check with you that how long does it take to apply NZ AEWV visa?
JA: Have you talked to a New Zealand lawyer about this?
Customer: No. I have applied NZ AEWV visa. But it show me "Waiting on you to provide medicals". I have provided the medical information.
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: I have submitted my visa application and provided the required information. And waiting visa to move to NZ. But the status is "Waiting on you to provide medicals". I have provided the information requested by NZ immigration.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Honestly, I haven't connected any lawyer. I have got job offer and employer sponsorship. Then I have submitted visa application by myself.

11.24.2022

Hello I was wondering if you could help with - I had my daughter taken off me by an aunty on her side, she went to a judge and said I was alot of things and the judge said ok.After numerous times going to caught having to go through counciling drugs tests ( all negitive ) we ended up with supervised visits , until the aunty said she had had enough of that. So we would meet up and I would see my daughter by myself this went on for some months, then on one of those visits I bought my girlfriend, and the aunty stopped my one on one visits stating I couldnt be trusted. So back to supervised visits at her house. Now the aunty has adopted another child and said my daughter doesnt want to see me for a month so she can used to her sister. I know she cant do this to me< but what can I do.This all happened five years ago, and started when I found my daughters mother had committed suicide.
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any papers in family court?
Customer: yes we have been to court many times, the last time even the judge said I will get my daughter back, I know I will have to go back to court, my last two lawyers have been female, and I feel they had more empathy for the aunty being female, this is just how I felt
JA: Family law varies by state. What state are you in?
Customer: New Zealand
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: there is probably alot more,but we will see how we get on

11.22.2022

I am the owner of a vehicle that was involved in intersection collision, both drivers are at dispute as to who is at fault. My insurance has denied my claim and withdrawn my insurance. The other party does not have insurance. I had requested for traffic footage via NZTA however all footage has been overwritten due to footage being kept for 3 - 7 days. I've contacted surrounding buildings who may have footage however I was unsuccessful. I am without a car, repairs to my vehicle is at an estimate of $72,000 and my car still on finance. What should I do?
JA: Can you confirm which state you're in? It will help the Lawyer give you a specific answer since laws can vary by location.
Customer: auckland, Manurewa
JA: How long have you been dealing with this issue? Where do things currently stand?
Customer: heading into 4 weeks,
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: my brother was driving my car, he driving on his learners without supervision.

11.18.2022

Hi, what are the penalties for breaking fixed term contracts please
JA: What are the exact charges? Is this a first-time offense?
Customer: Yes first time for us we moved in a house in August contract was for 1 year and a private rental housing but the house became unsuitable to my parent's medical needs we were able to find a more suitable accommodation a month later and we moved to the new house in September. From September till now we are still paying rent to the old house while also paying rent for the new one
JA: Where did this occur? Criminal law varies by state.
Customer: We are in a financial crisis trying to come up with rental payments for two houses at the same time. We might have to refuse paying rent to the last house but we were told we may get charged and referred to the Tenancy Tribunal, hence enquiring what would become of us if we decide not to pay rent anymore to the old house that is.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Sorry this is in Auckland NZ At this stage we are dealing with the renting agency directly

11.16.2022

A few months ago a flatmate of my mother in law attacked my mother in law, my partner even tho he shouldn't of reacted the way anyone would or especially the way a son would...anyway he hit him a few times really good..now he's been charged with assault with intent he's never been in trouble before nor charged with anything before especially not assault, we have a lawyer through legal aid and she's asking for Guilty without Conviction..there's a few things I'm worried about? My partner us a 30 year old man who works and supports his family he is a qualified mechanic and at the moment is working woth a welding company to get his welding license, to go with his mechanic cert he just started this job in april and its going so well that there even an option to work in their companies abroad like canada, Australia..Canada is a whole new start and life for us and one we've been aiming for he just has to work 2years for the Auckland branch but with a conviction especially assault he wont be allowed entry..Firstly...How likely is it he could get "Guilty with No Conviction"?
JA: Have you talked to a lawyer about this?
Customer: Secondly..I don't believe his lawyer has done right by him or isn't doing something right since day one?
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: What do u mean?
JA: The Lawyer will be able to walk you through that. Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: When the police rang after the incident he told my partner to come for a chat it was a Sunday so we didn't think anything of it..the policeman on the phone also reassured us that we would be in and out only a quick chat..while the kids and I were waiting in the car for two hours my partner comes out and says they are arresting him and charging him with assault and then he gave me the keys to the van.Customer: Chat is completed

11.11.2022

Hi there I would like to know how can I get transit visa of new Zealand on Pakistan passport to go to cook islands
JA: Have you talked to a New Zealand lawyer about this?
Customer: Not yet
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: I am finding a good lawyer Nothing at now I just want someone who can guide me batter because I am in Malaysia now How can I get transit visa of new Zealand
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Okay how he will contact me You want my number or email ?

11.2.2022

Hello , my name is Yavor *** from Bulgaria. We are an investment banking boutique and we have a client for whom we are providing funding. Recently we have been contacted by company registered in New Zealand. We asked them for their registration number in new Zealand for the purposes of our due diligence.They are presenting themselves as a capital provider in other words broker.They refused to provide the registration number due to the reason according to their words that they are a common law trust which is not required to register in New Zealand, as we do no business in New Zealand.I would like to know what is that meaning and is that a true that such a trusts dontt need any registration number and etc?How can we check them in such case?
JA: Have you talked to a New Zealand lawyer about this?
Customer: No
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: Just negotiations
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No

11.1.2022

Morning. I have a ltd company and I am 100% owner and shareholder and since that company has been opened my ex wife never did any work or any kind of contrition in that company. My question is : can that Company be the subject in our divorce?
JA: What are the assets involved here? Are there any minor children?
Customer: Yes , two kids and a house
JA: Were any marital funds used for the mortgage or property improvements?
Customer: Yes
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Yes, she left home 9 months ago and now I am paying by my self for all the mortgage and everything for the household.

10.28.2022

Kia ora, I have a family member who was deliberately assaulted by another family member cause that member is being a bully. That family member pleads not guilty. What can be done to prove that that family member did assault this other family member.The family member that assaulted the family said he did nothing& that the family member was drunk& fell down& was injured which was untrue. Wud appreciate your advise.
JA: To start, can you confirm the state you're in? These matters can differ depending on location.
Customer: A concerned family member
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: Had to rush family member to hospital.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: They were treated by nursing staff& medical profession.

10.24.2022

I am applying for Parent Residents visa for New Zealand. How much of a year o I need to spend in NZ if I am accepted?
JA: Have you talked to a New Zealand lawyer about this?
Customer: No I haven't.
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: I submitted an EOI in July 2020 while 'stuck' in NZ during COVID when staying with my daughter.
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I just want to be referred to a site where I can read about the conditions/ requirements attached to this Parents' Resident visa . will I be free to travel to from South Africa as I will have children still resident in SA ? Do I have to spend a stipulated number of months every year in New Zealand.?

10.22.2022

I have applied for a Work Visa to New Zealand but am awaiting assessment. Can I get an interim visa as I have to leave Australia by the 27th of October
JA: Have you talked to an Australian lawyer about this?
Customer: No I have not
JA: What steps have you taken so far?
Customer: My application for a Work Visa in New Zealand has been submitted. They have all my documentation and they are backlogged but I need to leave Australia and fly to New Zealand on the 27th October and need an interim visa
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No

10.22.2022

I have just entered into a all new commercial tenant agreement. The lawyer of the landlord invoiced me for a “End of Lease” invoice for his time or attendance. What is this “end of lease”? Isn’t this something the previous tenant should be charged for or the landlord pay himself.
JA: Because rental laws vary by location, can you tell me what state the property is in?
Customer: City Palmerston North, Manawatu, New Zealand
JA: What are the terms of the lease? Any issues related to maintenance or upkeep?
Customer: Yes, tenant shares part responsibility and costs the landlord deemed reasonable
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: No, thank you. Just trying to understand
JA: Anything else we should know to help you?
Customer: no
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10.18.2022

Good morning ,how do I get my bond back if the landlord is taking there time, it's been three weeks already and they not responding, thanks
JA: Because rental laws vary by location, can you tell me what state the property is in?
Customer: After almost 7 year's I left it in pretty good state, they gave me 90 day notice in July which the last date was 28 September 2022 to be out, I handed the keys off 27 September 2022, they are renovating and insulating the whole house and changing everything, carpets, appliances, painting etc, but they moaning over dust on skirting board's and petty stuff which I said I will do, if they tearing the house apart it makes no sense of the petty stuff they complained about, thanks
JA: What are the terms of the lease? Any issues related to maintenance or upkeep?
Customer: I did what was on the lease
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: Is there a contact number to call

10.11.2022

if our landlords have ticked that the house is insulated on the healthy homes standards compliance paper but when we asked them they said that they "think"there is insulation but also that above some of the rooms there is no insulation is that breaking the insulation standard in our lease?
JA: What state are you in? It matters because laws vary by location.
Customer: New Zealand Wellington
JA: Do you have any court dates or documents relevant to this situation?
Customer: only our lease papers
JA: Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: no

10.5.2022

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