Child Custody & Parenting Order Lawyer Family Court NZ
Private legal representation in child custody and parenting disputes.
This page is for parents and family members seeking formal legal representation in child custody and parenting order matters.
Representation is provided personally by Naomi Cramer, Barrister & Solicitor admitted in 1997 to the High Court of New Zealand.
Initial Consultation Policy
All new matters commence with a paid initial consultation of $350+get
If you proceed to formally engage Naomi Cramer the full consultation fee is credited against your final invoice.
Senior Family Representation
Child custody disputes require careful preparation, sound judgement, and experienced advocacy.
Every matter accepted is handled personally by Naomi Cramer:
- No Junior Lawyers.
- No delegation to junior staff.
- No volume practice.
Only three new clients weekly insures you get my full attention.
Who This Page Is For:
This page is for you if:
- you are ready to privately pay for legal representation
- you need a lawyer to prepare, file, negotiate and represent you at court
- you are involved in a custody or parenting dispute
- you want a decisive, experienced lawyer to handle your matter
Our child custody representation is ideal for:
- day-to-day care disputes
- parenting order applications or defences
- relocation and contact arrange arrangements
- matters requiring experienced court advocacy
Custody & Visits
Child custody and parenting order matters
We act for clients in disputes involving:
- day-to-day care and shared care
- parenting orders and variations
- contact and supervised contact
- schooling, health, travel and relocation disputes
- applications brought by parents or extended family
All work is undertaken as formal legal representation.
Defending Applications
Filing a defence
If you have been served with custody or parenting documents, strict court deadlines apply.
Failure to respond correctly can result in an order being made without your position being fully considered.
We prepare and file defences, affidavits, and supporting evidence after formal engagement.
Strategy and preparation are not provided outside representation.
Commencing Custody Applications
Applying for custody or parenting orders
Applications must be properly structured, supported by evidence and legally sound.
Poorly prepared applications can delay outcomes and weaken your position.
We act for clients seeking custody, parenting orders, managing preparation, filing and court processes after engagement.
Urgent Custody Matters
Urgent applications involving child safety
Where a child’s safety is at risk due to violence, neglect, drugs or serious welfare concerns, urgent court action may be required.
Urgent matters are assessed after formal engagement only.
If immediate danger exists contact emergency services first, such as the police and/or Oranga Tamariki.
Grandparents & Extended Family
Grandparents & extended family applications
In limited circumstances, grandparents and other relatives may apply for parenting or custody orders.
We act for grandparents and extended family members seeking court intervention to protect a child or preserve meaningful relationships.
Advice and eligibility assessments are provided after engagement.
Risks of Self Representation
Why DIY custody applications fail
Incomplete evidence, procedural errors and poorly drafted affidavits frequently result in delayed, and unsuccessful outcomes.
A declined or weak application can leave children in unsuitable arrangements for months.
Engaging experienced representation ensures your case is professionally prepared and persuasively presented.
Limited Caseload and Privacy
Only three new clients weekly ensure you get my full attention.
This ensures focused preparation and personal handling of every matter.
Calls are returned using No Caller ID for your protection.
Consultations are conducted by Zoom.
Legal Fees & Engagement Terms
Fees and Engagement
We Accept Private Paying Clients Only
All matters begin with a paid initial consultation of $350+gst.
If you engage Naomi Cramer, your consultation fee is credited in full against your final invoice.
Representation thereafter is provided on a pay-as-you-go basis for each stage of proceedings.
Naomi Cramer, provides private family law representation throughout New Zealand.
All matters are personally handled by Naomi Cramer, Family Law Specialist.