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Changes to parents access to legal representation in Family Court…

By Shaun Cousins

The Government has announced changes to legal representation and assistance in the Family Court.

Allowing parents to have legal representation in more matters. This means that lawyers can act for clients from the start, rather than parents not being allowed representation in Court;
Allowing more opportunities for parents to access legal-aid.
Establishing Family Justice Liaison Officers to help parents and whānau navigate the system.

The changes will allow for greater access to legal advice for a large number of parents. This will assist with the streamlining and efficiency of Family Court proceedings, and hopefully allow cases to move more quickly towards resolution.

Leading law firms committed to helping clients cost-effectively will have a range of fixed-priced Initial Consultations to suit most people’s needs in quickly learning what their options are. At Rainey Collins we have an experienced family law team who can answer your questions and put you on the right track.

Shaun Cousins
Family Lawyer
Wellington

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If you are a New Zealand Super Gold Card Holder (Australian Senior Cards do not qualify) we will give you a 75% discount of the fee for one of our set fee 1 hour initial consultations. We will also give you a 17.5% discount off the first matter we handle for you and then 12.5% off any subsequent matters for you. These discounts relate to your personal matters only (i.e. not business, trust or organisational matters or the sale and purchase of investment properties).

To receive the discount please let us know if you are a New Zealand Super Gold Card Holder.

Rainey Collins Lawyers is one of New Zealand's top law firms comprised of a wide range of experienced and skilled barristers and solicitors, making us experts in nearly all legal fields.

We provide litigation, legal representation and advice in fields such as employment law, buying and selling properties, setting up a family trust, commercial law, property law, Māori land, family law, relationship property, body corporates and construction. In addition to these legal services, we also provide highly efficient debt collection New Zealand wide for clients from large companies right through to small businesses and individuals.

Based in New Zealand's capital, our firm has a prime position in taking on cases not only from Wellington, but from all over Aotearoa, having helped a wide range of clients for over 100 years.

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