Clean Break

07/10/2026

“Is it weird that I feel happy?”

A client said this after her first meeting with us.

And nope. Not weird at all.

Separation can be incredibly hard. But there can also be a huge sense of relief in finally understanding your options, having a plan, and realising you don’t have to figure everything out alone.

That feeling matters to us.

We want Clean Break to be a place where our clients can exhale, and where our team genuinely enjoys coming to work too.

Because law can be serious without everything feeling serious.

And sometimes, even in the middle of a really hard chapter, there’s room for a little joy.

06/10/2026

Something new is coming to the airwaves…🎙️

You’ll be hearing it very soon!

05/10/2026

Booking a meeting with a lawyer can feel like a pretty big step.

Does this mean it’s really over?
What if I get upset?
Will I be judged?
What am I even supposed to ask?

Your first Separation Consult doesn’t need to be scary. It’s simply a place to talk through what’s happening, understand your options and make a plan for what comes next.

We’ve put together a guide to exactly what happens in a Separation Consult at Clean Break, from walking through our yellow door (and Lindsey making you a coffee ☕) to the written plan you’ll receive afterwards.

No pressure. No need to have it all figured out. Just one conversation to help things feel a little clearer.

👉 Read the blog:

What happens in a separation consult? Learn what to expect, what’s included and how legal advice can help you plan your next steps.

30/09/2026

Nelson-Tasman is absolutely punching above its weight! 💛

We’re so proud to be standing alongside Solar Electric Technology Ltd, Goover Ltd and Pete's Natural as four local businesses named finalists in this year’s David Awards. Even better, Nelson-Tasman businesses make up three of the four national finalists in the Most Innovative Business category!

So much clever thinking, hard work and big ambition coming out of our little corner of the country. We can’t wait to celebrate together next week! 🥂

Have a read 👇

Four Nelson Tasman businesses have secured finalist spots across four categories in the 2026 David Awards, marking an unusually strong showing for the region in one of New Zealand’s longest-running national small business programmes.

30/09/2026

10 questions to help you get to know Liana!

Very quick, very little time to overthink the answers and a little peek at the person behind the lawyer 💛

28/09/2026

Apparently, love has a ratio.

Research from the Gottmans found that healthy relationships tend to have five positive interactions for every one negative.

The good news? The positives don’t need to be grand gestures. A thank you. A hug. A compliment. A smile across the room. 💛

Our latest blog is about the little things that do the heavy lifting.

Read it here:

What is the 5 to 1 relationship ratio? Learn why small, positive interactions can make such a big difference to a healthy relationship.

27/09/2026

What a way to start the week! 🍪 🍪 🍪

A big thank you to JustFund for sending us these delicious treats!

If you haven’t heard of JustFund, they help make legal fees more manageable by providing funding for eligible people going through separation.

Because there’s already enough to think about without stressing about how to pay for legal advice.

Thanks team 💛

24/09/2026

LOOK AT US! 🎉

The finalists for the 2026 David Awards: heroes in small have been announced and we are ridiculously excited to share that Clean Break is a finalist in THREE categories:

✨ Most Outstanding Fledgling Business
✨ Most Innovative Business
✨ Most Inspired Use of Marketing

But this isn’t just a Clean Break celebration. Our fellow Nelson-Tasman businesses Goover Ltd, E Solar (Solar Electric Technology Ltd) and Pete's Natural Sodas are finalists too!

And somehow, three out of the four finalists for Most Innovative Business are from Nelson-Tasman👏

For our little corner of the country to have this much representation on a national stage is VERY cool.

We’re so proud to see Clean Break on that list, and equally excited to be cheering on some brilliant local businesses alongside us.

Huge congratulations to all of the 2026 finalists!

See the full finalist list here 👇
https://www.thedavidawards.co.nz/blog//finalists-media-release-2026

23/09/2026

Do I actually need a lawyer for all of this?

Maybe. Maybe not.

Some people need a lawyer beside them throughout their separation. Others are comfortable doing more themselves and just need legal help at the right moments.

The tricky part is knowing which one you are.

That’s exactly what we work out in your Separation Consult. We’ll look at what’s happening, what you’re comfortable handling yourself, and where you might need a bit more support.

Because getting legal help doesn’t have to mean handing everything over. It’s about getting the right support, in the right places, for you.

Find out more: www.cleanbreak.co.nz/separations