Our fees

Our private fees

Our hourly rates (which is subject to change) are currently:

  • Brintyn Smith - $450.00 plus GST per hour.

  • Alice Strang - $350.00 plus GST per hour.

  • Renée Rudd - $300.00 plus GST per hour.

We may be able to offer fixed fees for some matters or stages in proceedings.

For a copy of our Terms of Engagement, please contact us.

Legal Aid

To qualify for legal aid, applicants must undergo a means test that evaluates their income, assets, and overall financial situation, with specific thresholds determining eligibility. Additionally, the case must have merit, meaning there must be a reasonable chance of success.

Legal aid is not always free - it may be a loan that people need to repay partially or fully, depending on their financial circumstances and the outcome of the case.

Our team accepts legally aided instructions for eligible individuals in all Family Court cases, except for divorce applications (dissolution of marriage).

Please note that our capacity for legal aid matters is limited and does not include relationship property matters.

For further information about Family Legal Aid, please navigate to the Ministry of Justice website by clicking here.

clients

“Brintyn was able to achieve the results sought in a challenging case and I am very thankful for his professionalism in supporting me through this. His approach installs trust and confidence during what can be quite an emotional time. Thank you.”

Dan

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