Marieke van den Bergh - Expert Family Law & Estate Legal Services

MVDB Law is a Wellington-based family law practice led by Marieke van den Bergh, a barrister with more than 15 years of experience specialising in personal and relationship legal matters. The firm provides bespoke legal support with a client-centred approach, placing clients' best interests at the heart of all work whilst offering frank, independent and objective advice.

The practice focuses on family law matters including care of children, guardianship disputes, Oranga Tamariki matters, adoption services, paternity issues, and assisted human reproduction procedures. Marieke acts as a Court appointed family lawyer for children and lawyer to assist the Court, bringing particular expertise in relationship dynamics and working with families and young people.

MVDB Law also handles relationship property disputes, contracting out agreements, spousal maintenance matters, and estate disputes. The firm provides family violence services including applying for and responding to protection orders. With a solutions-focused approach, the practice ensures clients receive comprehensive support throughout the legal process, offering services under legal aid and the family legal advice service (FLAS) for general family law matters.