Issues encompassed under family law can be sensitive and sometimes stressful. Our Family law team takes the time to fully understand your situation and communicate the most appropriate and effective solutions for you and your family.
Often people come to us for advice when something has gone wrong. We are here to provide support and help you through this time by providing compassionate, practical and professional advice.
Our team of family lawyers in Queenstown and Wānaka have extensive experience negotiating out of court settlements along with regularly appearing in the Family Court.
Our family law specialists offer a full range of family law services and advocacy, including:
Care of children and guardianship - the welfare of children is of paramount importance during separation. We can provide support when dealing with any disputes when making decisions on issues such as relocation of children, visitation, where children attend school, whether children can travel overseas and other substantive care issues.
Relationship property - if you are married or in a de facto relationship and your relationship comes to an end then you will be subject to entitlement rules under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. We can advise you on your rights under the Act and how to achieve a fair property settlement.
We can also provide advice and prepare an agreement to identify and protect your separate property at the beginning of a relationship which will protect that property from a claim if your relationship comes to an end.
Adoption
Separation
Domestic violence and protection orders
Advice as to where to access Parenting Through Separation and Family Dispute Resolution service
Our process
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Reach out to our friendly team via our contact form, email enquiries@toddwalker.com or call +64 (3) 441 2743
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We’ll connect you with the lawyer best suited to your situation, so you’re in the right hands from the start.
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Your lawyer will be in touch to set up a meeting, either in person or over the phone, whatever works best for you.
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At this session, your lawyer will guide you through the onboarding process (including our anti-money laundering check) and talk through the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.
Your legal experts in family law
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![Louise Denton]()
Louise Denton
PRINCIPAL
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![Zak Kneebone]()
Zak Kneebone
SENIOR SOLICITOR
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![Megan Waller]()
Megan Waller
ASSOCIATE
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![Maddy Masterton]()
Maddy Masterton
SOLICITOR
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![Rachel Kuklinski]()
Rachel Kuklinkski
ASSOCIATE
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![Sarah Ogilvie]()
Sarah Ogilvie
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
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