Family Justice

The Independent Panel’s review of the 2014 Family Justice System changes highlights considerable issues within the present Family Justice System. There is already a dispute resolution process overlooked by the Family Justice System changes in 2014 that addresses these issues. The Collaborative Law Process provides families the opportunity to move themselves and their children through separation without pitting them against one another.

DLA Piper Strengthens the Future of Law in the Pacific.

Pacific Island law students learn from top New Zealand lawyer. DLA Piper has a longstanding pro bono commitment to supporting the rule of law in Pacific Island nations. As part of this, the firm develops the legal knowledge and skills of lawyers from countries including Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to help them better assist their local communities’ access legal help.

Christchurch Lawyers to offer Divorce with a Difference

Christchurch lawyers are looking to change the way Cantabrians separate or divorce. Looking to help their clients avoid the costs, delays and acrimony that often accompanies family law issues, a group of Christchurch lawyers are training this week in Collaborative Practice. The out of court resolution process “… is a better way to achieve fairness without the excessive stress and cost associated with legal proceedings”, says Cameron & Co partner, Angeline Boniface.