About Crypto Consulting NZ
At Crypto Consulting NZ, we help Kiwis navigate the challenges of managing cryptocurrency assets during separation and divorce. We focus on accurately tracing, valuing, and reporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and other digital assets to ensure a clear and fair division of relationship property.
Our team brings:
- 22+ years of combined experience in cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analysis
- Over $1,320,000 NZD in assets successfully identified and recovered
- 312+ Kiwis assisted across legal and financial matters involving crypto
We work with solicitors, accountants, and individuals across New Zealand, offering professional consulting at a flat rate of $250 NZD per hour. If you require expert assistance with identifying, valuing, or managing cryptocurrency during a divorce proceeding, Crypto Consulting NZ delivers the technical expertise and legal-ready documentation you need.
What We Do at Crypto Consulting NZ
At Crypto Consulting NZ, we specialize in providing technical cryptocurrency expertise for divorce and separation cases. Our role is to support individuals and legal professionals by delivering accurate, independent assessments of digital assets.
Our services include:
- Blockchain Tracing: Identifying and mapping crypto holdings across wallets and DeFi.
- Asset Valuation: Establishing fair market value for Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and other cryptocurrencies at relevant points in time (e.g., relationship property division dates).
- Formal Reporting: Preparing structured reports that meet evidentiary standards for legal proceedings, mediation, or financial disclosure.
- Wallet Investigation: Analyzing wallet histories to determine asset movements, ownership links, and potential undisclosed holdings.
Our team brings a combination of blockchain forensic analysis, practical crypto market knowledge, and legal process understanding to every case.
How We Help During Divorce Cases
Managing cryptocurrency assets in a divorce requires technical precision and clear evidence. At Crypto Consulting NZ, we assist by providing a structured approach to identify, value, and report digital assets properly.
Our process typically involves:
- Asset Identification: Reviewing information provided, blockchain data, and third-party exchange activity to locate and map crypto assets.
- Transaction Analysis: Tracing the flow of cryptocurrency between wallets and identifying potential attempts to hide, move, or dissipate assets.
Valuation Reports: Producing detailed asset valuations based on fair market values at critical dates, such as the separation date or property division assessment. - Formal Documentation: Delivering professional reports designed to assist lawyers, courts, or mediators in resolving property division matters involving crypto.
Types of Crypto Assets We Handle
We assist with a wide range of assets encountered in NZ divorce cases, including:
- Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin forks (BCH, BSV)
- Ethereum (ETH) and ERC-20 tokens
- Stablecoins such as USDT, USDC, and DAI
- Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) across major marketplaces (e.g., OpenSea)
- DeFi Holdings (staking rewards, liquidity pool assets, yield farming)
- Altcoins (LTC, SOL, ADA, DOT, and others)
- Exchange Accounts (centralized and decentralized platforms)
- We provide valuation, tracing, and ownership analysis across all major blockchain networks and trading platforms.
Crypto Divorce Services FAQ
Yes. In New Zealand, cryptocurrency acquired during a relationship is generally treated as relationship property and is subject to division under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Whether held in wallets, exchanges, or DeFi platforms, crypto assets are treated similarly to traditional financial assets for settlement purposes.
Cryptocurrency is valued based on its fair market value at a specific point in time, often the date of separation or property division assessment. We provide formal valuation reports that account for market volatility, asset type, and liquidity factors to support negotiations or legal proceedings.
Yes. Through blockchain analysis and wallet tracing techniques, we can track movements of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets across wallets and exchanges. Even if crypto assets have been transferred or split between addresses, we can often identify links and patterns to uncover undisclosed holdings.
All types of digital assets can form part of relationship property, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, NFTs, staking rewards, DeFi yields, and assets held on centralized or decentralized exchanges. We assist with tracing and valuing all major types of crypto assets involved in divorce cases.
To begin tracing crypto assets, it is helpful to have any known wallet addresses, exchange account details, transaction histories, or communication records mentioning cryptocurrency. However, even with limited information, our investigators can often identify starting points based on blockchain evidence and forensic tracing techniques.
