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TANIA COOK
Tania is a senior family court lawyer with experience in all aspects of family law. She provides a professional, pragmatic and supportive service to clients at an undoubtedly stressful time. While she is experienced and comfortable with court appearances, she always recommends trying to resolve matters as amicably as possible, with her primary focus being the welfare of children.
Tania moved to the bar after partnership at a leading Christchurch boutique firm where her strong knowledge of property law, Trusts, and commercial transactions is of invaluable assistance in relationship property matters.
Areas of Practice
Children
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Care arrangements for children
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Guardianship applications (disputes as to parental or grandparent rights)
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Adoption
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Court appointed Lawyer for Child since 1992
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Court appointed Lawyer to Assist
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Representation on Oranga Tamariki matters
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Relocation cases
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Property
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Relationship property division on separation
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Contracting Out Agreements (protecting assets)
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Other
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Applications under PPPR Act (for a Court appointed attorney)
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Domestic violence/ Protection orders