On the first of October Nicole Murphy was appointed as Parry Field Lawyers newest Partner. Nicole was admitted to the bar in 2005 after completing a BA and LLB from the University of Canterbury. After beginning her career in Central Otago, she returned to Christchurch working with a medium sized firm until joining Parry Field in 2017. She now leads our family law team and is an integral part of Parry Field. Nicole provides her clients a balance of compassion coupled with pragmatic and direct advice, as she attentively guides them towards resolution. Outside of work, Nicole is involved in the Canterbury West Coast Welfare Guardian Trust and enjoys running and spending time with her young family.
Nicole has experience in a wide range of family matters, including:
Matters Relating to the Care of Children:
- Day-to-day care and contact
- Guardianship
- Relocation
- Proceedings with Ministry for Vulnerable Children Oranga Tamariki
Protection Orders
- Domestic violence and occupation order
Relationship Property
- Division of relationship property, drafting and providing independent legal advice as to Contracting Out Agreements, S15 claims, applications for dissolution of marriage, occupational rental and spousal maintenance.
Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act and Family Protection Act
- Including appointment of Welfare Guardians and Property Managers