Kesia Denhardt Limited - Expert Family Law Barrister in Auckland

Kesia Denhardt is a specialist family law barrister who provides comprehensive legal services with over a decade of experience in the field. She accepts instructions from clients nationwide and is a member of the prestigious Kate Sheppard Chambers, New Zealand's first virtual chambers. Kesia handles all types of family law matters with particular expertise in complex parenting and protection matters, relationship property and financial issues arising from separation, and reproductive law including adoption, surrogacy and embryo donation.

The practice offers robust representation combined with compassionate service, focusing on each client's unique circumstances. Kesia's services encompass parenting and guardianship disputes, family violence matters including urgent protection orders, relationship property agreements and contracting out arrangements, financial support matters including spousal maintenance and child support, and applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act. She also handles Family Protection Act claims, paternity issues, and provides specialist advice on reproductive law matters requiring Ethics Committee applications.

Kesia is recognised for her dual approach as both a perceptive negotiator in settlement discussions and an unyielding advocate in court proceedings when necessary. She is committed to contributing to the legal profession through publications, seminars, and media commentary on family law issues. As an appointed member of the Family Law Section Advisory Panel and a White Ribbon New Zealand ambassador, she demonstrates ongoing dedication to family law reform and supporting those affected by family violence.