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Representing whānau in guardianship, adoption, and paternity matters.
When a family needs our assistance, it can be a distressing and overwhelming time. We understand that navigating the Family Court can be confusing. You can rest assured that Tamaki Legal is a client focused firm and whether we are advocating for you in Court or negotiating a settlement, your interests come first. It is our intention to guide you through this process with care and consideration.
We can offer you expert guidance in the following family matters:
• Care and contact arrangements with children.
• Guardianship decisions for children
• Paternity
• Adoption
• Oranga Tamariki proceedings (as either a caregiver and/or parent)
• Family Violence matters (either applying for or responding to protection order and/or property applications)
• Relationship property proceedings
• Independent advice in relation to separation agreements
• Independent advice in relation to contracting out (“pre-nup”) agreements.
• Marriage Dissolutions (“divorces”)
• Applying for or taking part in Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act applications (welfare guardians and property managers)
• Drafting a Will
• Probate and Letters of Administration applications.
We are a leading provider of Legal Aid services in Manukau. Contact us to find out if you may be eligible for financial assistance.
If you are a current client or thinking about contacting us in order to move your legal matter forward. Please do fill in our contact form and submit it, and we will get in touch with you.
Managing Director
Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngati Ruawaipu, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Te Whakatohea, Ngati Rāhiri, Ngati Awa.
Darrell graduated from the University of Auckland in 1995 and has worked primarily as a Treaty claims lawyer since 1998.
He has appeared before the Waitangi Tribunal in many district inquiries and has also been involved in a number of urgent hearings before the Waitangi Tribunal. Darrell has represented applicants in the High Court in relation to takutai moana applications. Other areas of law that Darrell works within include Māori land law, and environmental law.