Legal support
Access trusted legal information, advice, and support to help resolve legal issues.
Auckland District Law Society
Auckland District Law Society administers the legal profession for the Auckland district which covers the area from Thames/Coromandel to North Cape and includes metropolitan Auckland. They can point you in the right direction of looking for legal representation.
Community Law Centres
Community Law Centres throughout NZ have lawyers and advocates volunteering their time to offer free initial legal help so you can deal with your legal problem quickly. Their site provides information about their services and where Courts are located. It also has a list of publications and educational resources.
New Zealand Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society is a professional association which represents all practising lawyers in New Zealand.
New Zealand Law Society – Family Law Section
The New Zealand Family Law Section was established to enable members to promote their common interest in family law and to act in matters affecting family law and family lawyers in New Zealand. The Section’s main objectives are to act as a strong proactive lobby group advancing the interests of families and children; initiate discussion of family law issues; raise the profile and image of family lawyers and the work they do; and counter some of the misconceptions the public have about lawyers generally. They also offer a section on their website about Family Disputes Resolution (FDR).