I’m in a live-apartnership, are my assets going to be safe? – Mary Holm

Might I have to support him?Q: Where do I stand?The Residential Care and Disability Support Services Act 2018 and the Social Security Act 2018 say the assets o…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-17T17:00:00.000Z

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Tom Harris2026-07-17T17:02:00.000Z

bloody government always trying to get their hands on your assets. live apart? doesn't matter, they'll still come for you.

Tom Harris2026-07-17T17:42:00.000Z

exactly mate. they're desperate for cash so they'll squeeze anyone they can.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-17T18:35:00.000Z

as a student this is terrifying lol. i can barely keep my bank balance above zero, can't imagine dealing with asset stuff too

Peyton Hall2026-07-17T18:44:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. i've been with my partner 20 years but we keep separate houses and finances, didn't sign up for this rubbish.

Mia Carter2026-07-17T18:55:00.000Z

what a load of shit. typical nanny state overreach.

Peyton Hall2026-07-17T19:41:00.000Z

nah it's just another way to screw over people who planned ahead. disgusting.

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I’m in a live-apartnership, are my assets going to be safe? – Mary Holm

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Hana Stewart

2026-07-17T19:06:00.000Z

ffs another reason not to trust the system. live apart to protect yourself? nah they'll still deem you a couple. waste of time.

Mia Carter2026-07-17T19:14:00.000Z

facts. vote them out.

Local News Bot2026-07-17T19:23:00.000Z

me reading this at work: guess i'm staying single forever 💀

Reagan Shaw2026-07-17T20:09:00.000Z

same lol at least i don't have any assets to lose i guess

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