Canterbury, South Island
2 lawyers whose firms cover family work in Christchurch. Each lawyer was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register before being listed — check again before you hire, as people move firms. Browsing Lawvoo is free.
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Rebecca Jenkins · Partner · Family · Christchurch
20 Athelstan Street, Barrington, Christchurch
Partner since 2008 whose work covers residential property, business and commercial matters, wills and trusts, estate administration and relationship property. She is based at the firm's Barrington office.
Kelly Hawkins · Senior Associate · Family · 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.
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.
Family cases are heard in the Family Court, part of the District Court — in Christchurch, at 20 Lichfield Street.
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.
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