Court proceedings are expensive. Even if you win you will be out of pocket. The Courts awards of costs never cover the full costs you will incur in taking or defending any Court case. We can advise you on the merits of your claim or defence. We will also try to estimate what the cost will be.

Often how ever it is better to be considering some form of settlement. If an agreed settlement can be achieved then the cost to you is less, and you can get on with more important matters.

Disputes Tribunal (Small claims court)

A tribunal for resolving disputes.

The original Small Claims Court. Designed to handle simply and cheaply the smaller disputes. It can not be used for business disputes or for debt collection. Lawyers are not permitted to represent parties as part of the principle of reducing the cost and complexity of claims.

Contact us or your local Tribunal Office in your local District Court Office. Or contact Justice for literature.

Tenancy Tribunal

A tribunal for resolving landlord/tenant disputes.

Designed to handle simply and cheaply disputes between landlords and tenants. It can not be used for business disputes over commercial leases.

Contact us or your local Tribunal Office in your local District Court Office. Or contact Justice for literature.

Dispute Resolution

An increasing area of law where people set up their own procedure to resolve a dispute. Using an experienced facilitator or mediator the parties agree on what the issues are and work together with the facilitator or mediator to reach a resolution.

Family Law

When your marriage or relationship is about to start or finish you need good advice.

The laws about property, maintenance, custody and increasingly complicated. Each families circumstances and the answer are different.

Contact Alison to see how we may help.

Member of the Property Law section of the New Zealand Law Society