Medlicotts Lawyers - Family Law & Property Specialists Dunedin

Medlicotts Lawyers is a two-partner law firm based in Dunedin, specialising in Family Law with a comprehensive range of legal services. The firm was founded by Judith Medlicott in 1986, with Chris Medlicott joining as a partner in 1999. They are members of the New Zealand Law Society Family Law Section and regularly appear in the Family Court and High Court, though they prefer to negotiate successful outcomes for their clients.

The firm's primary focus is on family law matters, including children's guardianship issues such as day-to-day care, contact arrangements, child support, and Child Youth and Family proceedings. They also handle relationship property division, domestic violence protection, protection of personal and property rights, and claims concerning wills and estates. The firm welcomes legally aided clients and provides court-appointed representation for children in custody and welfare cases.

Beyond family law, Medlicotts offers essential legal services including property conveyancing for home purchases and sales, trust establishment, will preparation, enduring powers of attorney, estate administration, and immigration advice. They also provide civil litigation services across various courts and tribunals, always striving to negotiate satisfactory outcomes where possible. The firm prides itself on being approachable, knowledgeable, and efficient, covering almost every facet of legal practice from their historic Queens Gardens Court office in central Dunedin.