The find a lawyer search tool contains specialised family-specific practice areas than general members. It will also identify you as a member of the FLS.

The Family Law Section was established in December 1997 to recognise the special interests of family lawyers and the growing importance of family law in New Zealand.

Whether you are starting out in your career as a family lawyer, working your way up the career ladder or an experienced family lawyer, Family Law Section membership has much to offer. 

The FLS has an executive, regional representatives, an advisory panel, a friends panel, and immediate issues team and two staff employed by the New Zealand Law Society.

Our stories is an FLS practising well initiative. The stories present some difficult practice situations and are accompanied by “practical tips” and links to other resources that may be of assistance to family lawyers.

As an FLS member, you will receive complimentary issues of Family Advocate and regular email bulletins.

The FLS regularly produce and co-host educational webinars on a range of family law topics that members can attend and gain CPD hours. Those who have registered to attend will receive a recording of the webinar, a CPD form and any other information discussed at the webinar.

Law reform is a big focus for the FLS. We draft submissions on bills, discussion documents, proposed rules and regulations impacting on family law to ensure that any legislative change is workable in practice.

Guidelines outline the procedure in the Family Court. Practice notes are issued by the Principal Family Court Judge.