This paper discusses changes in family property laws in New Zealand over the years. Initially, private property was highly protected, but now, family property rights have become more important. This shift was mainly due to people wanting a fairer way to share property among family members, like spouses, and a government push for families to take care of each other rather than relying on the state. Essentially, the idea of private property in a family setting is evolving from one person's ownership to shared ownership within the family.