Expert Family Law Services in Northland
Providing compassionate legal representation for family law matters in the mid-north area
A Client-Focused Approach
Bay of Islands Law offers legal representation in areas of family law. Our client-focused approach and commitment to achieving fair outcomes make us a stand out.
Specialising in Family Law
Care of Children
We can assist you with parenting disputes and care and contact arrangements. We can also help you navigate disagreements around guardianship decisions such as schooling, place of residence, and medical care.
Oranga Tamariki
We represent parents, caregivers, and whānau in Oranga Tamariki matters. Having previously spent over 7 years as in-house counsel for Oranga Tamariki, we have an expert understanding of the Oranga Tamariki system.
Family Violence
We provide advice in both applying for or responding to Protection Orders. We can also assist with Occupation Orders, Tenancy Orders, Furniture Orders, and Ancillary Furniture Orders, or to seek the discharge of a final protection order.
Compassionate Advocacy in Family Law
Specializing in care of children, family violence, and care and protection cases.
Understanding Legal Solutions
We understand that each family’s needs are unique. Our lawyers provide compassionate legal solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each case, ensuring the highest level of service and representation.
Specialist Family Lawyers
With over 14 years expertise in family law, Bay of Islands Law assists clients in navigating complex legal matters related to Care of Children, Oranga Tamariki care and protection, and Family Violence. Our team’s in-depth knowledge and strategic counsel ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
Legal Aid Providers
We are approved Legal Aid providers and can assist you in making an application for family legal aid if required.
About Us
Jennifer graduated from the University of Canterbury with an LLB/BA in 2010. She started practising as a litigation lawyer in Whangarei with a small local firm in 2011. Jen spent 7 years as an in-house lawyer for Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children and as a prosecutor for the Ministry of Social Development before returning to private practice in 2021. In 2025 she set up her own practice.
Jen specialises in care and protection, care of children, and family violence matters. She is a lead provider for Legal Aid as well as an approved Family Legal Advice Service provider.
FIND US
Address
8 Maritime Lane, Waipapa 0230
(09) 401 6223
info@boilaw.co.nz
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
For questions or enquiries please email us at info@boilaw.co.nz.