Hello, I'm Angeline
E-mail: angeline@lawyerchch.nz
Ph: 021 617 571
I am an experienced Christchurch legal practitioner, working from Riverlands Chambers.
I have over 30 years specialising in family law and over 10 years assisting people with their employment law issues. My advice is practical, robust and client focussed.
After being a partner in a Christchurch firm, I moved to working as a barrister, so that I could focus on assisting the clients themselves, rather than running a firm. It provides me with the opportunity to tailor my workload to give the best possible service.
I am married with one adult son and a crazy dog. I enjoy swimming, fishing and generally being in the outdoors. I am learning how to play the guitar badly.
LL.B, Grad.Dip.Bus.Studs (H.R.)
If you wish me to represent you, call me on 021617571 or email me,
and I will explain the process for that.
"I have a particular passion for helping people through difficult and stressful situations, while at the same time maintaining a collaborative approach."
- Care of Children
- Relationship Property
- Lawyer for Child
- Trained in Collaborative Law
- Lawyer for subject person
Family Law
A relationship breakup can feel as painful as a death in the family, but it does not have to involve years of litigation and stress.
The best possible solution is to get legal assistance before anything goes wrong. If that is not possible, the next best thing is to engage a lawyer at the earliest opportunity. They will guide you through the steps that need to be taken, at a pace that is comfortable for you.
There are a few family lawyers in Christchurch trained in Collaborative Dispute Resolution, and I am one of them. It is a process involving the removal of Court from the situation. The lawyers and clients work together to get an outcome that works for all.
If Court is necessary however, I will guide you through the Court process. I have attended countless mediations and hearings for both family and employment cases.
"Because I am an experienced lawyer for children, I know the negative outcomes for your children, but these can be avoided, and I can help you navigate your way through."
Employment Law
I have often found that the angst in employment law matters can be similar to that experienced during a relationship breakup. But it does not need to be that way. With expert advice in advance of and during a process, you can avoid problems before they occur.
Employers
For employers, I can assist in the preparation of suitable tailor-made policies and agreements, prepare all necessary documentation for redundancy procedures, investigations, disciplinary matters and so on and advocate for you in the Employment Relations Authority.
Employees
For employees, I can advise on a new employment agreement you have received, provide advice/advocacy in difficult employment situations and run personal grievances through to a suitable conclusion.
Having been an employer myself, I understand that these matters can be a quagmire of risk. Having also been an employee I understand how overwhelming it can be.
Fees
Yes, I do charge for all work I do, regardless of the outcome. This is because you will always receive valuable advice, even if the advice is that your case is not a strong one.
You will know what I will charge before I charge it, and you will receive regular updates if the fees are going to necessarily be higher than anticipated.
Every situation is unique, so I should be able to give you an estimate of the likely charges after our first appointment for initial advice. Generally, those initial appointments will be somewhere in the range of $300 to $400 plus GST, depending on complexity and the time taken.
Contact Angeline
Angeline Boniface Barrister
LL.B, Grad.Dip.Bus.Studs (H.R.)
E-mail: angeline@lawyerchch.nz
Ph: 021 617 571
Physical Address:
Riverlands Chambers
Level 1, 40 Walker Street
Christchurch
Postal Address:
Riverlands Chambers
DX WX 11143
Christchurch