Quick Facts
Check out some basic facts on the Family Court.
- There are 58 Family Courts throughout New Zealand
- There are 43 warranted Family Court Judges
- The Family Court deals with applications under the following Acts:
- Adoption Act 1955
- Adoption (Intercountry) Act 1997
- Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966
- Care of Children Act 2004
- Children Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989
- Child Support Act 1991
- Domestic Violence Act 1995
- Family Proceedings Act 1980
- Family Protection Act 1955
- Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003
- Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949
- Marriage Act 1955
- Mental Health (Compulsory) Assessment and Treatment Act 1992
- Property (Relationships) Act 1976
- Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988
