Crypto divorce
Cryptocurrency asset tracing, valuation, and court-ready reporting for relationship property division in New Zealand.
When cryptocurrency is part of a separation, we locate concealed or undisclosed digital assets, value holdings at legally significant dates, and produce court-ready documentation for Family Court proceedings and out-of-court settlements - discreet, thorough, and experienced.
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 concealed asset discovery and valuation to court-ready reports, settlement support, and expert testimony - forensic support for cryptocurrency in New Zealand separations and divorces.
Locating hidden or undisclosed cryptocurrency holdings across wallets, exchanges, and DeFi platforms.
Independent valuations at legally significant dates for relationship property proceedings and settlements.
Documentation prepared to Family Court evidentiary standards for proceedings under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.
Forensic documentation and valuations for out-of-court settlement negotiations.
Following holdings across international exchanges and foreign jurisdictions.
Independent testimony for Family Court and relationship property proceedings.
Process
Step 1
Contact us directly or have your solicitor reach out. Tell us what you know - 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
Cryptocurrency as relationship property
Under New Zealand law, cryptocurrency acquired during a marriage, civil union, or de facto relationship is generally relationship property subject to equal division under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976.
Full disclosure obligations
Both parties must fully disclose all cryptocurrency assets. Failure to disclose digital holdings can result in court penalties, adverse cost orders, and revised property settlements.
Detecting hidden holdings
Blockchain forensics can trace cryptocurrency movements, identify undisclosed wallets, and detect transfers made to conceal assets before or during separation.
Overseas asset tracing
We follow holdings across international exchanges and foreign jurisdictions - supporting cases where crypto has been moved offshore to avoid disclosure.
Valuation at key dates
We provide accurate valuations at legally significant dates - such as separation or settlement - ensuring fair division based on verifiable market prices.
Types of assets we handle
Bitcoin and Bitcoin forks, Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens, stablecoins, NFTs, DeFi positions, staking rewards, and centralised and decentralised exchange accounts.
Track record
Court-tested forensics and expert testimony on New Zealand's most complex cryptocurrency divorce and 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
“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.”
New Zealand
“I highly recommend enlisting the services of Nic Turnbull. Nic has helped me over three sessions to re-learn some crypto admin skills. His knowledge and understanding of Crypto is immense, his patience is boundless and his demeanor is absolutely wonderful.”
Contact
Dealing with cryptocurrency in a separation or divorce? Send us a message and we'll call you back within 24 hours - discreet, confidential, and no obligation. You can also reach your solicitor directly to instruct us on your behalf.
Prefer email? contact@cryptoconsulting.nz
Enquiry type
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