JOHANNA ROBERTSON
BARRISTER
Family and Children’s Law Specialists
Johanna Robertson is an experienced family lawyer with in-depth expertise in all areas, with a special interest in complex custody issues, relationship property, and appeals. Johanna works with clients and law practices throughout the Auckland region, providing robust, focused and reliable advice and advocacy.
SERVICES
Complex Care of Children Act matters including sexual abuse allegations, and parental alienation
Caregivers (Home for Life, permanent caregivers seeking custody of children
Relationship Property disputes including Trust disputes
Appeals to the High Court and The Court of Appeal
Relocation and Guardianship decision making
Legal Aid
Guardianship of the Court / Wardship
International Clients
Complex Care and Protection (CYF/Oranga Tamariki) cases
Mediation
Domestic violence – psychological abuse
Jo is a breath of fresh air, it was so nice to have someone who completely understood every aspect of the case
RL, 2018
THE TEAM
JOHANNA ROBERTSON BARRISTER AND MEDIATOR
Johanna qualified in 1985 in New Zealand and worked and lived overseas, mainly in the United Kingdom until 2004. She is a qualified UK Solicitor and Children’s Panel Member. Whilst in the UK Johanna worked with the multiple award winning family lawyer – Peggy Ray at Goodman Ray Solicitors. She also gained a MA in Children’s Observational Studies at the Tavistock Clinic – one of the most significant institutions in the world dealing with the psychology of children and families. Since her return, Johanna has had a general practice and is a Lawyer for Child as well as a qualified mediator.
Available Monday to Friday by appointment only. To arrange contact carolyn@jrobertsonlaw.co.nz
