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Don't muck about: Sort Your Law!
Do it now, do it efficiently, do it with an expert. Portia is one of New Zealand's most specialised family law firms. Call us - it costs nothing for an initial meeting - we'll put your mind at ease and help you sort your law. Fair and transparent pricing with a fixed-fee guarantee.
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How do urgent orders work
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What family law covers
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Can I get legal aid?
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When your safety or that of a child's is at stake then any delay can be harmful. An urgent order (called 'without notice') is made to court and is reviewed by one of a panel of judges (called eDuty). Your lawyer will accompany an application with an affidavit (written evidence from you) and certify that it needs to be considered with urgency. In this instance the other party (the person you are applying against) is not given an opportunity to have their say or defend themselves and - if successful - an interim or temporary order is made by the court.
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The Family Court has jurisdiction over a number of areas that directly affect parents and wider whānau. This extends from family violence and care of children matters through to enduring powers of attorney and wills. Other areas include Oranga Tamariki (Child Youth & Family), adoption, deciding paternity, division of relationship property, spousal and child maintenance (payments) and much more. Needless to say, this is a complex area of law and you would be wise to seek good legal advice before taking a 'DIY' approach!
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That's a question you need answered by one of our lawyers, but relax: we don't charge you to find out!
We know it's a bit weird visiting a lawyer for the first time but let us assure you that we're just normal people doing a job, and we want to make this better for you. Only once you decide to proceed (either accepting our private fees or applying for legal aid) do we start charging - and even then it will probably be on a guaranteed fixed-fee basis. |
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SOLO
This is a really affordable option: you do most of the work, we provide specialist advice when you need it. Perfect if you feel super-confident.
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SOLO + US
Similar to SOLO, but we will also draft your documents for you. You represent yourself in Court and with other Counsel. You do the talking: our legal team will have your back.
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DELUXE
If you feel you need a bit more 'TLC', doing things that fall outside the Scope of Work for a fixed fee, then you can always move to the DELUXE option.
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Free Info on the Family Justice System
(links redirect you to the Ebborn Law website)
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