Claire Finn, LLB/BA
Senior Associate
P: 03 366 2332
F: 03 366 3143
E: claire@layburn.co.nz
Member of Canterbury-Westland Family Law Committee
LAW
I practice family law. I understand this can be a highly emotional and stressful time for clients involved in family disputes - particularly where children are involved, so I will offer clear and concise advice whilst also remaining empathetic to each of my client’s individual circumstances. I also provide legal guidance on property issues at the beginning or end of a relationship, whether it be negotiating a contracting out agreement or preparing an agreement for the division of relationship property.
I want my clients to feel comfortable talking to me about any issues they have, no matter how minor they perceive them to be, I will always do my best to make myself available to provide advice when needed.
Family Law
- Care and contact arrangements for children
- Parenting Orders
- Guardianship disputes
- Orders preventing removal of children from Canterbury/New Zealand
- Relocation disputes
- Paternity
- Family Violence (Protection Orders)
- Relationship Property – contracting out and division of relationship property agreements
- Dissolution of marriage
- Adoption
EDUCATION
LLB, University of Waikato, Faculty of Law
BA (English Literature), University of Waikato, Faculty of Arts
I believe that quality advice is something that should be constantly learned and improved so in just the last 12 months I have attended these seminars:
- Stepping Forward seminar run by NZLS Canterbury Westland Branch Legal Culture Committee
- Lawyer for Child Workshop
EXPERIENCE
I have just returned from nine years living in Singapore, where I worked as a Professional Support Lawyer at one of the “Big Four” Singapore law firms, with over 250 lawyers. Prior to my time in Singapore, I worked at a general practice law firm in Matamata, where I gained a wide range of experience in many different areas of legal practice, particularly family law. I have also worked as a law clerk for a Barrister, gaining experience in civil litigation disputes and how to progress a matter through all steps of the litigation process from the initial consultation to a full hearing before the High Court.
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