Asset division
Fair division of cryptocurrency in New Zealand relationship property settlements and Family Court proceedings.
When cryptocurrency is part of a relationship property division, we classify holdings under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976, ensure full disclosure across wallets and exchanges, value portfolios at separation date, and produce court-ready documentation for settlements and Family Court proceedings.
Meet the team
A team built on years of real experience across New Zealand's most complex crypto relationship property matters.
Lead Forensic Consultant
Forensics, legal support & wallet recovery
New Zealand
Managing Director
Personal consulting, wallets & security
New Zealand
Legal & Scam Specialist
Scam response, legal & crisis support
harry.scott@cryptoconsulting.nz
New Zealand
Investigations Lead
On-chain tracing, asset discovery & OSINT
New Zealand
Services
From relationship property classification and disclosure through to valuation, court-ready reporting, settlement support, and expert testimony - forensic support for fair cryptocurrency division in New Zealand relationship property matters.
Identifying which crypto assets are relationship vs separate property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.
Ensuring all holdings across wallets, exchanges, and DeFi positions are fully accounted for.
Forensic tracing to identify undisclosed or hidden cryptocurrency.
Independent point-in-time valuations at separation date for accurate division.
Documentation meeting Family Court and High Court evidentiary standards.
Technical evidence and reporting for mediated settlements and negotiations.
Independent expert evidence for contested Family Court proceedings.
Process
Step 1
Contact us directly or have your solicitor reach out with a brief outline of the matter. We'll respond within 24 hours. Everything is strictly confidential from the first conversation.
Step 2
We speak with you or your solicitor to understand the situation, assess what forensic work is needed, and confirm how we can help. No obligation.
Step 3
We agree scope, timeline, and fees. A full NDA is signed before any work begins. All engagements are strictly confidential.
Step 4
We conduct the analysis, produce court-ready reports and valuations, and remain available for questions from counsel throughout.
Step 5
Where required, we provide expert witness testimony and support settlement negotiations with forensic documentation and valuations.
New Zealand law
Crypto as relationship property
Under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976, cryptocurrency acquired during a marriage, civil union, or de facto relationship is generally relationship property subject to equal division - unless a valid separate property claim applies.
The disclosure problem
Cryptocurrency is easy to hide without forensic analysis. Self-custody wallets, overseas exchanges, and DeFi positions may not appear in standard financial disclosure - making specialist tracing essential for a fair division.
Separation date valuation
The date of separation often determines the value at which crypto is divided. We establish point-in-time valuations using verifiable market data and documented methodology that withstands Family Court scrutiny.
Family Court standards
Reports must meet Family Court evidentiary standards - clear methodology, reproducible analysis, plain English summaries, and technical appendices. Our documentation is structured for proceedings under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.
Track record
Court-tested forensics and expert testimony on New Zealand's most complex cryptocurrency relationship property matters.
Recent cases
Family Court
Auckland • 2025
Successfully traced and valued concealed Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings across multiple wallets and DeFi protocols during complex relationship property proceedings. Expert testimony resulted in fair asset division and court-ordered disclosure.
Testimonials
Trusted by individuals and legal professionals across New Zealand. Every Google review, a perfect five stars.
New Zealand
“Recently I received assistance from Nicolas at Crypto Consulting who provided security advice. Nic's knowledge level is way above my own and absolutely first class. I highly recommend Nic and his company to anyone who needs advice and assistance with any crypto related matter.”
New Zealand
“Nic helped me retrieve a large bag of crypto in a professional and easy to deal with manor. I cant recommend Crypto Consulting enough. Fantastic and very knowledgeable. Thank you very much. AAA+++”
New Zealand
“I am so grateful to have found Crypto Consultancy in NZ. We all know how important it is to be cautious when choosing service providers in the Crypto World. After thorough research, I came across Nicolas. He is an honest, reliable professional in this space.”
Contact
Dealing with cryptocurrency in a relationship property division? Send us a message and we'll call you back within 24 hours - discreet, confidential, and no obligation. You can also have your solicitor instruct us on your behalf.
Prefer email? contact@cryptoconsulting.nz
Enquiry type
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