Resolving Family Law Issues with less Acrimony.

Separation and divorce with respect, understanding and without heightened conflict is possible!

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Separating without conflict

If you’ve sought us out, you may be feeling confused and uncertain about the road that lies ahead for you and your family as you work through your separation or family law issue. You may also be feeling distressed about what is happening for you. We get that. We aim to give you greater clarity and certainty so you can move forward and make the decisions you need to.

We understand that most people do not want to go to Court about their family. We specialise in keeping you out of Court as much as possible. We offer a range of options for resolving family law issues and we know there will be one that is just right for you and your loved ones.

You may have heard horror stories from friends who have undergone a separation, divorce or another family law issue. Rest assured, at Lighthouse Legal, we guide you in a different way –

a way that doesn’t involve Court and out of control legal costs.
a way that is responsive to your needs and ensures you understand what is going on.
a way that reduces the risk of emotional harm to your children and supports you to maintain respectful future family relations!
a way that is respectful and dignified.

It is our mission to change the way New Zealanders experience family law and separation. Our lawyers have helped thousands of people dial down the uncertainty and acrimony and find a clearer, more positive way forward in their family lives.

Our Family in Two Homes

At Lighthouse Legal, we are proud to have been instrumental in the creation of the New Zealand version of the Our Family in Two Homes workbook to offer our clients.

Find out how working with us, using “Our Family in Two Homes”, can benefit you.

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How we can help

At Lighthouse Legal we can help you resolve the following issues without going to Court:

Agreeing about your Children

“What happens with the kids?” is usually one of the first and most important considerations when you contemplate separation or raising a child apart.

We can support parents to make agreed decisions about their children…

Sorting out your Property & Finances on separation

It can be difficult to know which way to turn when facing the uncertainty and worry of sorting your finances and property after a separation.

With our expertise and specialist training, we help you achieve peace of mind and certainty about relationship property and financial support issues without Court...

Preparing for the Future

Nothing can diminish the good vibes of a new relationship quite like discussing what is to happen if it ends!

We use our resolution skills and expertise to help you navigate the discussions about a Contracting Out or Pre-Nuptial Agreement...

Other Family Law Issues

The issues we deal with are as varied as families are!

Contact us to discuss how we can assist you with your family law issue.

FAQs about Family Law

No. You each need to have independent advice about a relationship property agreement which means Family Law Results can only advise one of you about the agreement.

Sometimes a couple who are separating will see us together and use our mediation or guided resolution service to reach agreement together. However, when it comes to completing the written property agreement, you will be referred to other lawyers for independent advice.

We only refer to other experienced family lawyers who are trained in Collaborative practice because they have training to assist them to help keep you both on the same page and to complete the agreement as amicably as possibly.

Absolutely! Financial disclosure ensures that you each can make fully informed decisions about a property or financial settlement. When we provide advice about relationship property agreements, we have an obligation to obtain disclosure so that our advice to you is appropriate.

We understand that not everyone loves paperwork the way we do! That is why we have streamlined processes to help you with this.

"Thank you for your assistance, advice and guidance up until now. I appreciate your effective, direct, down-to-earth style… I feel well supported and better prepared for the future by having gone through this with you”

- Anonymous

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Resolving Family Law Issues with less Acrimony.

Separation and divorce with respect, understanding and without heightened conflict is possible!

Separating without conflict

Our Family in Two Homes

How we can help

Agreeing about your Children

Sorting out your Property & Finances on separation

Preparing for the Future

Other Family Law Issues

FAQs about Family Law

Do we each need to get legal advice if we have reached a relationship property agreement?

Can you provide advice about a relationship property agreement to both of us?

Even if we have reached agreement about our property and finances, do we still need to provide financial disclosure?

If I complete a parenting plan or agreement about my children, can I have this made into Court orders?

I have Court proceedings happening about my parenting and property issues. Can you still help?

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