BMC Lawyers is a member of the Family Law Section of the New Zealand Law Society.  This ensures our experts stay up to date with current family law practices.

Whether you are the Applicant in Family Court proceedings or you have been served with proceedings, it is essential for you to understand and stay in control of the process.

BMC Lawyers will work to ensure you understand the various steps in the Court process so that the process is as smooth as possible.

BMC can assist with the following proceedings:

• Disputes between guardians
• Application for Parenting Order
• Application for Appointment as Additional Guardian
• Division of relationship property
• Application for Protection Order
• Application for Occupation Order
• Appeal to the Family Court in respect of a child support determination

Relationships involve many complex legal issues such as the sharing of property, de facto relationships and separation. We pride ourselves on providing sound and common sense advice that is focused on solutions rather than disputes.

We can:

• Provide advice to people entering relationships about their rights and responsibilities.
• Prepare a Prenuptial Agreement or Property Sharing Deed.
• Advise on the division of Relationship Property.
• Advise on Trusts and other property arrangements in relation to relationship property law.
• Draft Relationship Property Agreements and provide independent advice on agreements.

If you have separated or are contemplating separating from your spouse or partner it is important to seek legal advice early.

There are many legal pitfalls that we will be able to advise you on and assist you in avoiding.  We will advise you on your legal position under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 and assist with any negotiations in respect of any settlement agreements reached between the parties.

Divorce is the official recognition of the end of a marriage.  You may apply to the Family Court for a divorce if you have been separated from your spouse for two years.  We can assist you through this process.

We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcome for clients in the shortest possible timeframe.

Following the separation of parents, some children will require certainty in regard to their living arrangements.

There are many ways for parents or guardians to record their agreement in respect of the children, some parents need only rely on a verbal arrangement, however others may require a written agreement, either binding the parents privately or via a sealed court order.

We can assist with all aspects of negotiating, preparing and enforcing parental agreements, including litigation through the Family Court.

BMC Lawyers is an approved Legal Aid Provider with the Ministry of Justice for Family Court and Criminal matters.