The Ex-Files: Do I get a share of rises in value of my ex’s business post-separation?

PremiumOpinionOpinion byJeremy SuttonNZ Herald·17 May, 2026 12:00 AM2 mins to readJeremy Sutton is a barrister and family lawyer at Bastion Chambers.‌Are you entitled to get a share of a property's increase in value, after separation? Photo / 123rfAre you entitled to get a share of a property's increase in value, after separation? Photo / 123rf

Q: Since my ex and I separated 18 months ago, his house – where we lived – and his business have both increased in value. My ex wants to keep the house and business, and is insisting we use the values at the date we separated. Do I get a