MJS Legal Limited - Expert Family Law Barristers in Christchurch

MJS Legal is a boutique law office based in Christchurch with a satellite office in Rangiora, comprising specialist family law barristers. The firm provides compassionate legal support to clients navigating challenging and emotionally charged family law matters, offering practical and empathetic advice to help clients find effective solutions to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives.

The firm specialises exclusively in family law services, including care of children arrangements, guardianship disputes, adoption, paternity matters, and involvement with Oranga Tamariki. They assist with family violence matters, including applications for and responses to protection orders in the Family Court. The firm also handles relationship property issues during and at the end of relationships, including contracting out agreements (pre-nups) to protect assets and clarify property arrangements.

MJS Legal provides comprehensive support for relationship separation, helping clients navigate the division of relationship assets with a focus on pragmatic and cost-effective solutions. When agreement isn't possible, they represent clients in the Family Court to resolve property division matters. The firm also assists with welfare guardians and property management applications, helping families when someone needs assistance making decisions about personal care and welfare or managing property and financial affairs. As a Legal Aid provider, they offer legal aid for most matters to qualifying clients, and have partnered with JustFund to provide flexible financing options for family law matters.