Going through divorce is never a walk in the park. Emotions run on high and dirty laundry are inevitably aired. It becomes a more harrowing experience when there are kids in the family equation. Many New Zealand families are torn apart by divorce every year. As much as you want to shield them from the turbulent proceedings and the pain of it all, you can only do so much. They certainly are involved and affected by the entire thing, especially with regards to custody issues.
In New Zealand, the only ground for getting a divorce or dissolution of marriage is for the husband and wife to be estranged for two years. After the lapse of the 2 year period, the parties can then go to court and apply for an order which will dissolve their marriage. In order to fight for your cause effectively, you need someone on your side, advocating your crusade.
You need a lawyer who will prepare and arrange the service of the applications for the dissolution of your marriage. Ever wondered how to find a divorce lawyer in New Zealand?
Five Places to Find a Divorce Lawyer in New Zealand.
- The easiest way to go is to ask friends and family for referrals. Surely someone you know has had a legal encounter of some sort. If not them, then probably someone they know. This network can potentially yield a lawyer that has been tried and tested. Trust is something that should be present in a lawyer-client relationship. With this referral system, building trust will come fairly easier, knowing the lawyer has been of commendable service to someone close to you, or known to someone close to you.
- Check the New Zealand Bar Association. A Bar Association is an organization for New Zealand lawyers. They have listings of lawyers practicing in different fields. The set-back here is that you would be choosing from a long list of lawyers who are strangers to you. You could “shop around” for your lawyer by paying them a visit or calling their number first to check if the first consultation is free. If it is, go check out the lawyer and see how you feel about him/her.
- Go through your local town’s Yellow Pages. Lawyers are often listed there particularly in the bigger towns of Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. You can get their contact information and set up an appointment so you can meet the lawyer in person. continue reading…