Changes to parents access to legal representation in Family Court…

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

Please note that Rainey Collins is not contracted to provide Legal Aid, other than in the Treaty of Waitangi area.  We therefore are unable to take on any Civil or Family Legal Aid work. If you require Legal Aid in those areas, you can search the list of Legal Aid lawyers on the Ministry of Justice website.