Services

+ Employment Matters

• Resolving employment relationship problems including dismissal and disadvantage claims
• Preparation for and attendance at employment mediations
• Representation at Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court Hearings
• Production and maintenance of accurate employment documents, policies and procedures

+ ACC Decisions

• Challenging ACC decisions relating to cover, entitlements, vocational capacity
• Representation at ACC appeals in the District Court

+ Care of Children

• Resolving disagreements and disputes over the care of children
• Negotiating and resolving arrangements for day-to-day care and contact
• Liaising with Lawyer for Child over matters affecting day-to-day care and contact
• Representation in the Family Court at all stages of a proceeding including directions conferences, judicial settlement conferences, and hearings

+ Relationship Property

• Negotiating and documenting division of relationship property after separation
• Advising on and certifying separation agreements
• Representation in the Family Court or High Court where the court’s involvement in relationship property matters is necessary

+ Will Disputes

• Challenging a will where the will-maker has not provided adequately for a beneficiary or cut the beneficiary out entirely
• Validating an informal will
• Representing executors and trustees in proceedings initiated by beneficiaries of an estate

+ Civil Disputes

• Recovering a debt from people or companies who owe you money
• Resolving contract disputes, such as building disputes