The Best Family
Lawyers In Whangarei

MATHEWS & ASSOCIATES LAWYERS LTD

Mathews & Associates Lawyers Limited is locally owned and operated.

We are a smaller firm with a family orientated culture. We currently operate with one Solicitor, 5 Legal Executives, one Conveyancing Executive and 4 support staff.

Our firm provides a range of services but has an emphasis on relationship property, enduring powers of attorney’s & wills, estates and property law, especially residential conveyancing at competitive prices.

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History

The firm started out in 1994 as Robyn Mathews Lawyer run by Robyn Mathews and her husband Sean Mathews. In 2014 the firm changed to Mathews Perry Law with the addition of Chris Perry, in 2016 we changed name again and now we are today Mathews & Associates Lawyers Limited.

Robyn passed away in 2019 and Chris Perry has become our Director and solicitor.

THOMSON WILSON LAW

Thomson Wilson is Northland’s leading law firm, with over 75 years of experience helping a diverse range of clients throughout New Zealand and internationally, successfully navigate the law. As a full-service firm, employing over 45+ staff, we proudly offer expertise across all areas of law.

Whether an individual or family, public sector organisation, small business, large corporation or a charity or non-profit, we are committed to providing the best service to our clients. We take the time to listen and get to know our unique clients, adapting our approach to align with their individual goals, culture and values.

HENDERSON REEVES LAWYERS

People are at the heart of everything we do. We focus on keeping our people happy, so they can focus on keeping you happy.

Experienced across a wide range of legal specialities, you can be sure there’s someone on our team with the knowledge and skills you need to face any legal challenge. By listening closely to your needs and understanding your goals, our Whangārei and Auckland lawyers will provide you with sound, easy to understand advice, with a focus on getting the best possible result for you.

FIDOW LAW LIMITED

Family Law has always been of great interest to me. Growing up in an extended family (aiga) setting in Samoa, ensuring that children’s voices are heard and making a positive impact on the community is the reason I pursued such a career.

This passion was developed through my studies at Auckland University, graduating in Law (LLB) and with a Bachelor Arts (BA), majoring in Maori (language, culture, and history), Child Psychology and Political studies.

Following tertiary studies, I spent 2 years employed as the lawyer for the Ministry for Children, Oranga Tamariki in the Whangarei office. I then worked approximately 8 years employed with Wills Westenra Lawyers Ltd, dealing primarily with Family Court proceedings in respect to Domestic Violence, the Care of Children, Adoption, Human Assisted Reproductive Technology, Protection of Personal Property matters, Mental Health, and proceedings involving Oranga Tamariki.

In September 2016, I became a Sole Practitioner, – continuing to work upon my passion as a family court lawyer in the above areas of law as well as taking on instructions with respect to Relationship Property matters and Wills. I receive appointments as Lawyer for Child from the Family Court and am an accredited mediator.

I am listed as a legal aid provider.

Providing a professional, warm, and friendly client focused service is what I value. I am particularly passionate about the work related to lawyer for child appointments, ensuring that the best outcome is made for the child.

WILLS WESTENRA LAWYERS

Wills Westenra Ltd is a family-friendly law practice in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. The company was formed in 2008 and was previously known as Cook Westenra Ltd. The directors of the company are Megan Wills and Bridget Westenra.

We have a team of five lawyers – Megan Wills, Bridget Westenra, Jasmine Han, Fiona Newton and Charlotte Woolston – along with a team of support staff.

The firm specialises in all aspects of family law, conveyancing, commercial law, wills, estates, enduring powers of attorney and trusts.

We pride ourselves on being professional yet empathetic, providing our services in a relaxed, safe and comfortable environment for families, acknowledging the difficult times clients are often facing.

Our staff engage in regular training to keep pace with the fast changing legal environment.

MICHELE HAZEL MILES LAW

WELCOME TO MILES LAW, A NICHE FAMILY LAW PRACTICE BASED IN WHANGAREI.

When it comes to Family Law, it is important to get the right advice, help, and support whatever your circumstances. This ensures the best possible outcome for the immediate situation you face, while giving you the advice, support, and confidence at an emotionally difficult time.

Michele Miles has over 25 years’ experience in the Family Court and her goal is to share her wealth of experience with clients in a cost-effective way.

Michele offers a professional service and is conscious that Family Law clients often require a supportive and understanding approach to the stressful, emotional, and often complex situations they are facing.

Areas of expertise:

• Family Court Lawyer
• Lawyer for Child
• Mediator

DAVID SHANAHAN LAWYER

Expert lawyer in family law, wills and estates, property law, Māori Land Law.

My vision is to resolve legal disputes and achieve goals while communicating using constructive language. When disputes arise, I work alongside you providing information and advice so you can consider whether to pursue negotiation, collaboration, mediation or litigation.

This means constructive achievement of your goals while keeping costs reasonable.

My Family Law services cover significant specialist areas, including;

• Care of Children. This includes appointments by the Court as the lawyer to represent children and lawyer to assist the court.
• Relationship Property – Representing parties who have separated and require a senior experienced lawyer to achieve a fair division of property.
• Elder Law/Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act – representing those seeking orders of the court to manage the affairs of those who can no longer manage themselves. Also occupation rights around retirement villages.
• Trust and Estate litigation – I have represented parties in the Family Court and the High Court where difficult and complex issues arise.
• Family protection claims and trust disputes.

MWIS LAWYERS

Family law requires a compassionate approach and an excellent understanding of your legal rights and duties.

Our family law specialist offers strong advice and pragmatic guidance on all aspects of family litigation and law, including division of relationship property, separation, child custody and maintenance, guardianship and Family Protection Act claims (will challenges).

We can help you better understand your legal entitlements before you make any firm decisions about your future, and will empower you to reach resolution in the most sensitive area of family disputes.

MCGOLDRICK LAW

I have a passion for helping others, in particular the disabled community and the elderly, but I want to ensure that anyone who needs access to justice, gets the help they need, despite the circumstances they find themselves in.

A lot of times people find themselves in awful situations through no fault of their own – they deserve compassion (not judgment), good legal expertise and someone who will follow through and deliver results.

Like many Northlanders, I have faced considerable adversity in my life. At birth I had a significant disability (Nail Patella Syndrome). My disability meant that with no kneecaps, no cartilage, and no quadricep muscles – the medical professionals did not believe I would ever walk – they recommended amputation of both my legs.

WRMK LAWYERS

MAKE SURE YOUR PERSONAL MATTERS ARE IN ORDER

Our relationship property lawyers can help you with pre-nuptial contracting out agreements, separation agreements, property sharing agreements, powers of attorney, living wills and advanced care directions, personal and property rights applications, and elder care issues.

A bit of forward planning by talking about things and making agreements can often prevent later problems. We give wise, strictly confidential advice based on our extensive experience.

We’ll make sure the arrangements we create for you are aligned to your needs and wider situation, be it a business, personal, trust or investment matter at hand.

We can also advise you about what to do when you separate from your spouse or partner, and what your rights and obligations are. That may mean negotiating an agreement or it may mean going to Court to sort it out.