Rachael Dewar Law: Wellington Family Law & Relationship Property

Rachael Dewar Law is a specialist family law firm based in Wellington, established in 2010 by family law expert Rachael Dewar. The firm has grown to include five dedicated family lawyers who work collaboratively to provide clear and cost-effective legal advice and representation across all areas of family law. The team is committed to empowering clients to make informed decisions and find lasting solutions to family law issues during challenging times.

The firm provides comprehensive services in separation and divorce matters, including childcare and custody arrangements, relationship property division, domestic violence protection orders, and dissolution proceedings. They specialise in complex relationship property matters involving trusts, partnerships, and company structures, as well as contracting out agreements and pre-nuptial arrangements. Their expertise extends to all aspects of children's matters, including parenting agreements, guardianship and relocation issues, adoption, surrogacy and IVF arrangements, paternity disputes, and international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention.

Rachael Dewar Law also handles estate-related matters, including challenging wills through family protection claims and testamentary promise disputes, as well as incapacity issues under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act. The firm is experienced in both mediation and court proceedings, with principal Rachael Dewar being an accredited Family Dispute Resolution mediator. The team is committed to cultural competency with ongoing Te Reo Māori study programmes, provides services for legally aided persons, and actively volunteers in the community including at the Community Law Centre and supporting the Mothers Project.