Family Lawyers in New Zealand
Top 5 rankings across New Zealand
Family law matters, whether a divorce or separation, relationship property, or care of children (what many people still call custody), can take years and cost far more than expected. Ask whether the lawyer will actively explore mediation or collaborative approaches before litigation, and clarify how they communicate progress to keep costs transparent.
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Family Lawyers across New Zealand
Each location at its own latest check, largest markets first by the review count of the business ranked 5th. Ratings and shares cover the businesses listed in that location.
| Location | Reviews at #5 | Lowest rating | 1-star share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 128 | 4.1 | 3.9% |
| Auckland | 127 | 4.5 | 4.2% |
| West Auckland | 89 | 4.3 | 4.9% |
| South Auckland | 75 | 4.1 | 4.1% |
| North Shore | 71 | 4.5 | 2.9% |
| Tauranga | 51 | 4.2 | 8.4% |
| Wellington | 48 | 4.4 | 3.3% |
| New Plymouth | 45 | 4.4 | 3.3% |
| Napier and Hastings | 35 | 4.0 | 7.9% |
| Hamilton | 31 | 4.4 | 5.1% |
| Dunedin | 30 | 4.5 | 5.2% |
| Palmerston North | 22 | 4.3 | 2.9% |
| Whangārei | 17 | 4.3 | 6.4% |
| Nelson | 15 | 4.1 | 3.3% |
Across the 14 locations we assess family lawyers in, the 130 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.8, and one-star reviews are 4.3% of their total. The review count needed for 5th place runs from 15 to 128.
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