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Shekinah Law was established in 2009 by Laurel Vaurasi, a lawyer with over 15 years of civil litigation, family law, commercial law, conveyancing, contract law, torts and criminal litigation experience. At Shekinah Law, you will meet people that are committed to professional, effective and timely service for our clients. Your views matter; and we have an unwavering commitment to finding the best legal solution for you.

The Adoption Act of 2020 for Fiji officially commenced on 31 March 2025. This new legislation introduces significant, mu...
31/03/2025

The Adoption Act of 2020 for Fiji officially commenced on 31 March 2025. This new legislation introduces significant, much-anticipated changes to the adoption framework in Fiji, particularly with the incorporation and recognition of the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption within our legal system.

It is essential for practitioners who work within the Adoption space in Fiji to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the provisions of the Adoption Act, as it presents a departure from the 1944 Adoption legislation that has long been the foundation of our adoption practices. The updated Act not only streamlines the adoption process but also emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the rights and welfare of children throughout the adoption procedure.

Please take the time to review the specific provisions and guidelines outlined in the Adoption Act of 2020 to ensure compliance and to provide informed advice to your clients. This law represents a pivotal shift in how adoptions will be processed and regulated in Fiji, and your understanding of these changes will be crucial as we move forward in this new legal landscape.




We congratulate Ms. Laurel Vaurasi, being re-elected as a Fiji FA Appeals Committee member for another four years Term. ...
20/07/2024

We congratulate Ms. Laurel Vaurasi, being re-elected as a Fiji FA Appeals Committee member for another four years Term.

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22/06/2024

Lawyers thoughts on fulfilling the unmet legal needs through Pro Bono practice...final session....

The Principal of the Firm, Ms. Laurel Vaurasi was a panelist during the Fiji Law Society Inaugural Probono Roundtable 20...
22/06/2024

The Principal of the Firm, Ms. Laurel Vaurasi was a panelist during the Fiji Law Society Inaugural Probono Roundtable 2024 discussing the unmet legal needs through pro bono practice, and how we can better organize ourselves as the private lawyers carrying out probono work.

KILN Conference 2025 in Brisbane, Australia.
28/05/2024

KILN Conference 2025 in Brisbane, Australia.

May Easter be a reminder of God's unconditional love for US❤️
28/03/2024

May Easter be a reminder of God's unconditional love for US❤️

On Thursday, 22 February 2024, Ms. Seruwaia Nayacalevu, a Partner with the Firm presented at the International Affiliati...
25/02/2024

On Thursday, 22 February 2024, Ms. Seruwaia Nayacalevu, a Partner with the Firm presented at the International Affiliation of Family Lawyers, Asia Pacific Chapter discussing Family Law in Fiji at their Brisbane Conference.

Ms. Nayacalevu took everyone on a journey of the evolution of Family Law in Fiji, the current Family Law Act and its related legislations, as well some of the areas within Family Law that is peculiar to Fiji. It created for interesting conversations at the Conference.


SL is a proud co founder and supporter of the Kingdom International Legal Network (KILN). SL sent its Senior Lawyer, Ms ...
13/08/2023

SL is a proud co founder and supporter of the Kingdom International Legal Network (KILN). SL sent its Senior Lawyer, Ms Seruwaia Nayacalevu who was also a Speaker at the KILN 2023 Conference, Naivasha, Kenya, on 08 to 11 August, 2023, and also presenting virtually was Mr. Romulo Nayacalevu.

Ms. Nayacalevu also teamed up with Mr. Alistair Macpherson of Corney & Lind Lawyers on the first night of the Conference to present on the LEAD program and its successes between the two law firms. More information on the LEAD program can be found on www.kiln.online

SL looks forward to working closely with the KILN Australia team for KILN Queensland, Australia 2025.



Legal position taken by the Court in Canada. Definitely should be interesting reading the ratio for this case.
10/07/2023

Legal position taken by the Court in Canada. Definitely should be interesting reading the ratio for this case.

Ms Nayacalevu was invited to speak to the Professional Diploma in Legal Practise (PDLP) students on two importance area...
24/05/2023

Ms Nayacalevu was invited to speak to the Professional Diploma in Legal Practise (PDLP) students on two importance areas of Family Law; being Adoption and the Application process, as well Response under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction that has been domesticated through the Family Law Act 2003 and Family Law Regulation 2005.

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41 Gladstone Road
Suva
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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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