Gravatt Legal: Family Law & Elder Law Specialists Mount Maunganui

Gravatt Legal is a specialist family law firm based in Mount Maunganui, serving the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty region. Led by Principal Karen Gravatt, who has over 35 years of legal experience and has specialised in family law throughout her career, the firm focuses exclusively on relationship property disputes and asset protection matters. Karen established Gravatt Legal in 2020 to provide sound professional advice and advocacy for clients involved in family property issues in a cost-effective manner.

The firm offers comprehensive services across three main areas: asset protection through pre-nuptial and contracting out agreements for those entering new relationships, relationship exit services including separation and divorce advice, and elder law applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. Gravatt Legal assists clients with securing legal entitlements, property division, obtaining court orders for adult guardianship and property management, and challenging wills where appropriate.

With a mission to be responsive, resourceful and results-driven, Gravatt Legal takes an empathetic approach to minimise the stress of family law cases. The firm provides detailed cost estimates at the outset and ensures clients have input into every decision. Karen is a member of the Family Law Section and is regularly appointed by the Court to represent people in proceedings, bringing significant court experience whilst also considering alternative dispute resolution options such as round-table meetings and private mediations.