Litigation - Court Cases - Tribunals
The lawyers at JDLO appear regularly in the District Court, the Family Court, and the High Court.
We have also conducted cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
We are accredited Legal Aid providers for Civil Litigation; Criminal Cases; and for Family Matters.
We also assist clients in Tribunal matters.
We also help clients prepare their cases where they have to represent themselves, such as the Disputes Tribunal and the Tenancy Tribunal. If circumstances require it we may seek leave to appear to represent our clients.
Recent Cases Conducted by JDLO
Whether parties in de facto relationship – contribution to relationship – High Court application based on constructive trust.
High Court –Negligence by Financial Adviser – successful claim for losses suffered as a result of reliance on negligent advice.
Family Court – Deceased’s Estate – P(R)A – FPA – LR(TP)A – Homosexual partner of XX years – Deceased’s family denied nature and extent of relationship
Application to appoint additional guardian – father lives on remote South Pacific Island – no contact
Mistaken payment – honest belief that entitled to funds – unjust enrichment – claim by bank to recover funds.
Relationship property – property transferred to trusts – sham and/or alter ego trusts – spousal maintenance.
Relationship Property – Family Protection Act claim – estranged father did not provide for daughter in will – father physically and psychologically abusive – mother remarried.
High Court – Appeal to Court of Appeal – Appeal to Supreme Court – Superannuation – NZ client living in Australia – whether subject to Australian means testing – Agreement on Social Security between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of Australia
Applications to IRD for financial relief arising from tax issues
Representing clients in investigations instigated by IRD
Leaky Homes and Building Disputes - Representing clients in leaky home litigation
Building Disputes - issues arising from negligent performance of builder and/or subcontractors
Building contracts – ensuring appropriate warranties/supervision – arranging for remediation of defects – Construction Contracts Act – payment schedules
Miscellaneous Retirement Village Matters
Dissolution of Marriage
Contracting Out Agreements
Parenting Orders and Guardianship Directions
Hague Convention Disputes involving children removed from New Zealand without consent - Removal Orders
Franchise Disputes
Contract Disputes
Shareholder Disputes
Partnership Disputes
Estate Planning: preparation of Wills to avoid Family Protection Act claims
Disputes between beneficiaries of Deceased Estates
Claims against the Public Trust
Sports Law – code of conduct – representing players in code of conduct issues – judicial review applications
Immigration – visitor’s visas – NZ citizenship
Debt Recovery
Defending claims issued by Receivers / Liquidators
Bankruptcy – creditor applications – debtor applications to set aside bankruptcy notice – Schemes of Arrangement
Criminal defence cases include Fraud, theft, GST and PAYE and income tax prosecutions. Summary Offences. Crimes Act Charges.
Criminal appeals conducted include appeals against conviction and sentence for a variety of charges.
We have also conducted cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.
We are accredited Legal Aid providers for Civil Litigation; Criminal Cases; and for Family Matters.
We also assist clients in Tribunal matters.
We also help clients prepare their cases where they have to represent themselves, such as the Disputes Tribunal and the Tenancy Tribunal. If circumstances require it we may seek leave to appear to represent our clients.
Recent Cases Conducted by JDLO
Whether parties in de facto relationship – contribution to relationship – High Court application based on constructive trust.
High Court –Negligence by Financial Adviser – successful claim for losses suffered as a result of reliance on negligent advice.
Family Court – Deceased’s Estate – P(R)A – FPA – LR(TP)A – Homosexual partner of XX years – Deceased’s family denied nature and extent of relationship
Application to appoint additional guardian – father lives on remote South Pacific Island – no contact
Mistaken payment – honest belief that entitled to funds – unjust enrichment – claim by bank to recover funds.
Relationship property – property transferred to trusts – sham and/or alter ego trusts – spousal maintenance.
Relationship Property – Family Protection Act claim – estranged father did not provide for daughter in will – father physically and psychologically abusive – mother remarried.
High Court – Appeal to Court of Appeal – Appeal to Supreme Court – Superannuation – NZ client living in Australia – whether subject to Australian means testing – Agreement on Social Security between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of Australia
Applications to IRD for financial relief arising from tax issues
Representing clients in investigations instigated by IRD
Leaky Homes and Building Disputes - Representing clients in leaky home litigation
Building Disputes - issues arising from negligent performance of builder and/or subcontractors
Building contracts – ensuring appropriate warranties/supervision – arranging for remediation of defects – Construction Contracts Act – payment schedules
Miscellaneous Retirement Village Matters
Dissolution of Marriage
Contracting Out Agreements
Parenting Orders and Guardianship Directions
Hague Convention Disputes involving children removed from New Zealand without consent - Removal Orders
Franchise Disputes
Contract Disputes
Shareholder Disputes
Partnership Disputes
Estate Planning: preparation of Wills to avoid Family Protection Act claims
Disputes between beneficiaries of Deceased Estates
Claims against the Public Trust
Sports Law – code of conduct – representing players in code of conduct issues – judicial review applications
Immigration – visitor’s visas – NZ citizenship
Debt Recovery
Defending claims issued by Receivers / Liquidators
Bankruptcy – creditor applications – debtor applications to set aside bankruptcy notice – Schemes of Arrangement
Criminal defence cases include Fraud, theft, GST and PAYE and income tax prosecutions. Summary Offences. Crimes Act Charges.
Criminal appeals conducted include appeals against conviction and sentence for a variety of charges.