CHRIS LYNCH - LL.B, B.COM

Name:

Christine Lynch - LL.B, B.Com

QUALIFICATIONS:

LL.B (Otago) 2005

B.Com (Otago) 1986

Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

CURRENT POSITIONS:

Barrister:

Family Law Specialist

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

New Zealand Law Society

New Zealand Bar Association

Otago Women Lawyers Society

New Practitioners Committee

PREVIOUS POSITIONS:

Member:

Women’s Refuge

Upper Clutha Women’s Refuge Support Network

Otago Polytechnic Midwifery PEAC

CHRIS SPECIALISES IN:

Relationship Property

Division of Property

Contracting Out (Prenuptial) Agreements

Care of Children

Parenting Agreements/Orders

(day-to-day care and contact)

Guardianship

Care and Protection

Adoption

Family Violence

Child Support

Paternity

Mental Health

Protection of the Aged and Infirm

Welfare and Property Orders

Chris has long held a strong interest in matters relating to children, parenting and mental health law and is thrilled to be practising family law with Anita’s team.

Chris has previously been actively involved in birth politics; women’s refuge; and has a strong interest in the interplay between the rights of children, parents, and the State. She has also been involved in residential property development.

Chris is a volunteer supervisor at the Dunedin Community Law Centre. She is also on the Duty Solicitor roster at the District Court.

Chris has an overgrown organic vegetable garden, three daughters, too many horses and a husband.