Separation and divorce, care of children, relationship property and family violence. These cases are heard in the Family Court, which is part of New Zealand's District Court.
Lawyers whose own published profile focuses on family work. Each lawyer was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register before being listed — check again before you hire, as people move firms.
Fiona Cowan · Founding Partner · Auckland
Level 4, Denham Bramwell Building, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104
Founding partner who practises family law and is the firm's lead provider for family legal aid. She works from the firm's Manukau office in South Auckland.
Kelly Hawkins · Senior Associate · Christchurch
First floor, 322 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Senior associate working in family law and relationship property, as well as wills and trusts. She is based at the firm's Riccarton office.
Ari Gianone · Associate · Dunedin
123 Vogel Street, Dunedin 9054
Associate in the firm's Dunedin office practising family law and relationship property.
Alesha Evetts · Partner · Tauranga
Level 4, 152 Devonport Road, Tauranga 3110
Partner practising family law and relationship property.
The Family Court, which is part of New Zealand's District Court.
Family legal aid can cover disputes that could go to court — such as care of children, relationship property and protection orders — but not divorce itself. It depends on your income, assets and the merits of the case.
Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).