Information about what the Family Court is, how it may help you, the people and processes involved, and help and support services available to you and your whānau.
Information and resources to help you understand the options available for you, your child, and your whānau after a separation or change in family situation.
Get help to make agreements about relationship property and assets at any time during your relationship, or when the relationship ends or the other partner dies.
The Family Court can decide paternity (who a child's father is). The Family Court can also help with child support, such as appealing or enforcing payments.
How you can help people who may not be fully able to make decisions for themselves, including information on enduring power of attorney, welfare guardians, property managers and Personal Orders.
If you’re aged 16 or 17 and want to marry, or be in a civil union or de facto relationship with someone, you’ll need the consent of a Family Court judge.
The Family Court, District Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal can make an order to stop abuse in family proceedings. This order means getting approval before taking any further steps.