Christchurchfamilylawspecialistswhotreatyoulikeaperson.
For over 20 years, O'Malleys has helped Christchurch families navigate separation, custody, relationship property, and more - with expertise you can trust and care you'll actually feel.
Our Legal Services
Specialist expertise delivered with clear, practical advice. No jargon, just clear paths forward.
Care of Children
Guidance through parenting orders, day-to-day care, and practical child-centred outcomes.
Relationship Property
Clear advice on property agreements and fair settlements during separation.
Family Law
Expert guidance for complex family situations, protection orders, and guardianship.
Conveyancing
Handling the legal detail of buying or selling your Christchurch home.
Wills & Estates
Clear, up-to-date wills and empathetic estate administration.
Elder Law
Enduring powers of attorney and planning ahead to protect the people you love.
Why Choose O'Malleys?
We're a boutique family and property law firm - and we've stayed boutique deliberately. The quality of your relationship with your lawyer matters just as much as their qualifications.
Established 2006
Deep roots in Christchurch. Over two decades of specialist family law experience.
Accessible Help
Legal Aid provider, fixed-fee options, off-street parking, and urgent appointments.
Personal Service
No mid-matter handoffs. One dedicated lawyer from start to finish.
Plain Speaking
We explain everything clearly. Always kept informed. No Latin.
What Our Clients Say
We measure our success by the families we help. Here's what some of them have shared about their experience with O'Malleys.
"Brilliant, brilliant law firm! Felicity O'Malley is just awesome! Her knowledge, communication and support of her clients make all the difference."
"Sam has been the most amazing lawyer I have had the pleasure of working with and dealing with the family courts. After using Sam as my family lawyer for the last 3 years I have recommended his services and expertise to others."
"Felicity O'Malley was absolutely brilliant helping me. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her communication was excellent and her support incredible. She made things very easy and is so knowledgeable with a great sense of humour!"
How We Work Together
Clear communication from the first phone call to resolution.
Get in touch
Call us on 03 379 0590 or email admin@omalleys.co.nz. We'll set up an initial consultation - usually within 1–2 days for urgent matters.
Initial consultation
We listen to your situation, explain your options clearly, and outline costs upfront. No jargon, no judgment.
We get to work
Your dedicated lawyer handles your matter from start to finish. You'll always know who's working on your file and how to reach them.
Regular updates
We keep you informed throughout. You won't be left wondering what's happening with your case.
Resolution
Whether it's a negotiated settlement, court order, signed will, or settled property purchase - we work toward the clearest, most practical outcome for you.
Meet The Team
Bringing over 61 years of combined legal experience to every matter we take on.
Felicity O'Malley
Principal / Barrister & Solicitor
Sam Paerata
Lawyer
Natasha Fujii
Lawyer
Victoria Boyd
Lawyer
Renzo Makoni
Lawyer
Common Questions
Straightforward answers to the most common questions we hear from new clients.