Family & Relationships
Often people consult a family lawyer at a time of personal crisis, such as when a relationship ends or there is a dispute involving care of a family member. 
These situations can be stressful, so it’s important to have a lawyer who will listen carefully, provide reliable legal advice, and help you to achieve a positive outcome.
You may simply need advice or representation to help you reach an amicable agreement. However, if a negotiated solution is not possible or appropriate in your case, our lawyers can provide robust representation in court proceedings.
We can also help you to structure your legal affairs in a way which will best protect your interests and meet your family’s needs in the future.
A Smarter, Flexible Way to Fund Your Family Law Matter
We understand that when you’re navigating a separation or relationship property matter, the financial strain can sometimes stand in the way of getting the legal support you need. That’s why we’ve partnered with JustFund — New Zealand’s only dedicated provider of flexible funding solutions for family law legal fees. Through this partnership, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to cover legal fees and expenses related to separation or relationship property proceedings. You don't have to repay the loan until you reach a settlement, which we hope reduces the stress associated with paying costs upfront. Contact us for more information, or visit JustFund.co.nz
We provide legal advice on:
- Separations, divorce and dissolutions
- Advice to help work out how to divide property and care for children
- Property separation agreements
- Relationship property claims – advice, negotiations or court proceedings
- Spousal maintenance
- Trusts, wills and powers of attorney
- Blended families – advice and arrangements
- Relationship property agreements / contracting out agreements
- Property sharing agreements – between couples or other family members
- Adoption
- Child support and welfare
- Contact and day to day care
- Guardianship of children
- Paternity
- Relocation
- Family Court representation
- Protection orders – obtaining or defending
- Property managers and welfare guardians
- Protection of personal property rights
- Administration of estates
- Claims against estates
Our Family & Relationships Specialists
