Before contacting a lawyer, you should visit the New Zealand Justice Department’s highly informative website to research as much as you can about your current situation. When it comes to finding legal help in NZ, this should be the first place you visit. The site is broken down into categories for information about Family matters, such as child custody, separation, and Power of Attorney, Court-related issues, such as criminal, employment and environmental law, and matters that would be referred to a tribunal, like copyright, licensing and tax law.
Once you’ve found as much information as you can through the Justice Department’s website, it's then time to hire a lawyer. A lawyer will treat everything you tell them as strictly confidential and are law-bound to work with your best interests in mind. The cost of a lawyer can vary, so it’s important to choose one who best fits your needs and budget and to check their fees first. Finding the right lawyer isn’t as hard as it sounds, as there are plenty of resources to help you find the right legal help. Not only will you find lawyers listed in the New Zealand Yellow Pages, but The New Zealand Law Society website also has a tool for finding the best lawyer or law firm to meet your requirements.