Below is a list of the top and leading Family Lawyers in Wellington. To help you find the best Family Lawyers located near you in Wellington, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Wellington’s Best Family Lawyers:
The top rated Family Lawyers in Wellington are:
- Andy Bell – Bell & Co Lawyers
- John Delany – Family Lawyers Wellington
- Chris Dellabarca – Wellington Family Law
- Sarah Ineson – McWilliam Rennie Lawyers
- Bridie Henderson – Cuba Family Law
Andy Bell – Bell & Co Lawyers
Andy Bell is an experienced family lawyer based in the capital city of New Zealand. He is a founding member of the Bell & Co Lawyers firm where he offers over 16 years of experience handling family law and employment law cases. Likewise, he has extensive knowledge and skills in civil litigation. He has appeared before the High Court, Family Court, Employment Relations Authority District Court as his client’s representative. Andy has previous work experiences at Fitzherbert Rowe and Quigg Partners.
Products/Services:
Family Law: Contracting Out, Relationship Property Division
LOCATION:
Address: 149 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 994-014
Website: www.bellandco.co
REVIEWS:
“Andrew Bell provides excellent employment law advice. He was knowledgeable, approachable and generous with his time. Thank you so much for your help and giving a good name to the National Friends Panel.” –Christina Hou
John Delany – Family Lawyers Wellington
John Delany graduated with a law degree from the Victoria University of Wellington in 1974. He then commenced with the start of his professional career. The highly-qualified family lawyer has been a partner to the Buddle Findlay, Barristers & Solicitors, a team leader of the NZ Overseas Development Assistance that promotes Justice projects in Samoa, Western Province Government of the Solomon Islands’ legal adviser, and a child support review officer in New South Wales. John was also a former council member of the NZ Law Society’s Wellington branch.
Products/Services:
Trust, Child Law, Family Law, Relationship Property, Spousal Maintenance, Child Support
LOCATION:
Address: The Exchange Level 1/24 Blair Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 996-170
Website: www.familylawyerswellington.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“I was referred to John Delany, Family Lawyers Wellington partway through an acrimonious matrimonial separation coinciding with business conditions resulting in a “perfect storm”, the pressure was intense. Throughout the legal and court process, John his team and wider specialist service providers provided calm, sound, reasoned and practical advice that was invaluable. John understood the complexity of the case, perhaps better than the opposition and I always felt that he was on top of the emerging issues.” –John Faulkner
Chris Dellabarca – Wellington Family Law
Chris Dellabarca specializes in family and personal property law. He was formerly in general practice which lasted for 12 years before his move to join the Wellington Family Law team in 2007. The barrister has former work experiences at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies and has worked for cases related to the Central Authority on Hague Convention and Protection of Personal Property Rights. The year 2014 was a memorable year for Christ as he was appointed to be part of the Independent Ministerial Panel which reviewed the 2014 family justice services’ changes.
Products/Services:
Personal Property, Family Law
LOCATION:
Address: 38 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 996-293
Website: www.wnfamilylaw.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Fantastic group of understanding and helpful lawyers.” –Steve L.
Sarah Ineson – McWilliam Rennie Lawyers
Sarah Ineson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree major in Criminology and Religious Studies from the Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. She followed this with a law study at the same university and the University of Victoria in Canada. In 2004 she successfully obtained her qualifications to practice and immediately commenced to fulfil a general law practice post at a local firm. This is where she gained a wealth of knowledge and skills in criminal law, family law, parole law and civil litigation. She now practices at McWilliam Rennie Lawyers firm based in Wellington. Sarah has a particular interest in relationship property, separation, childcare and family violence.
Products/Services:
Separation, Relationship Property, Contracting Out Agreements, Childcare & Family Violence
LOCATION:
Address: 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Phone: (449) 242-460
Website: www.mcwilliamrennie.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Great service here.” –Keith WW
Bridie Henderson – Cuba Family Law
Bridie Henderson is an alumna of the Victoria University of Wellington and received admission to practice by the New Zealand High Court in 2004. She has extensive experiences working for local firms in Tauranga before she relocated to the United Kingdom focusing on child protection cases. Bridie transferred to Brisbane, Australia after two years and has worked on family law cases including domestic violence. She returned to New Zealand to serve the Public Defence Service in the capital city and joined Cuba Family Law in April 2019.
Products/Services:
Family Law: Domestic Violence, Child Protection
LOCATION:
Address: 160 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6012
Phone: (448) 015-156
Website: www.cubafamilylaw.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Highly rate this practice, very supportive and responsive team of lawyers who really know their stuff.” –Joanna C.
