Family Law Services

Personal relationships and the impact of those relationships. 

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* Partners separating
* Parenting contact, custody and access for children
* Related property issues
* Domestic violence
* Partners forming a new relationship, and related property issues
* Reconstituted relationships issues relating to property and wills
* Guardianship Child Protection Dealing with Childrens and Young Persons Services (CYPS)
* Legal aid

Wills & Trusts

It is never too soon to begin planning for your future. The old adage if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail really holds true.

* Wills
* Trusts for creditor and family claim protection
* Enduring powers of attorney
* Estate administration
* Personal and property administration orders for people who lose capacity

Property Law

Most people, at some time in their lives, will need legal assistance with property matters.

* Buying and selling property
* Personal guarantees
* Neighbour disputes
* Fencing and tree issues
* Ownership issues and family arrangements

Mediation & Conciliation

Conciliation and mediation are two terms used to describe a way of managing and resolving a conflict, with the people concerned themselves finding a workable solution, as an alternative dispute resolution process, rather than resorting to using the court process.

Business & Services

Small and medium businesses are faced with a range of employment, compliance, legal and finance issues which The Law Store can assist with;

* Sale and purchase agreements
* Contracts Shareholder agreements
* Succession planning
* Employment disciplinary process
* Terminations
* Dealing with the Employment Court
* Employment Relations Authority
* Court litigation
* Civil litigation
* Civil disputes over contract or tort(?) disputes
* Debt collection
* Damages Law of Tort Legal Aid

Immigration Law

As New Zealand is very much a multi racial society, there will be immigration issues which arise.

* Immigration law
* Litigation
* Reviews and Appeals

Wealth Protection

Wealth protection is important for private clients. The Law Store has professional expertise in this sector which can help you.

* Wills
* Trusts
* Investment
* Taxation related matters

Criminal & Traffic

Limited licences / work licences

Dealing with Police

Dealing NZ Parole Board / Dept of Corrections

Employment Law

Effective management of employment and industrial issues is critical to the success of any business.

Employers need to be aware of the complex legislation and regulations governing their relationship with their employee. Our employment law team is experienced in providing practical and effective advice to employers in the following areas:

* Entering into employment relationships and agreements;
* Ongoing monitoring of the relationship, reviews and disciplinary processes and legislative changes;
* Dealing with disciplinary matters and personal grievances raised by employees;
* Advising and circumstances relating to redundancy.

Civil Litigation

 The Law Store offers a range of civil litigation services.