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Overview

Here you will find the information booklets translated into New Zealand Sign Language. These video resources cover a range of topics including parenting arrangements, Family Court and services that can help.

Parenting arrangements information

Making parenting arrangements

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZBhYe_9WSQ&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=4&pp=iAQB?rel=0

For parents, guardians and whānau to understand what options are available to help make parenting arrangements after a separation or change in the day-to-day care of a child.

Family Court information

Going through the Family Court to work out parenting arrangements

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLIC4qyh_Z8&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=1&pp=iAQB?rel=0

Information for parents, guardians and whānau about applying to the Family Court for a Parenting Order or an Order to Settle a Dispute Between Guardians.

What to expect at the Family Court

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZWuzXbe4Y&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=7&pp=iAQB?rel=0

Find out what to expect at the Family Court including how to prepare yourself before you go to court and who will be inside the court room.

Lawyers working with children

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwsmOnVsjww&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=2&pp=iAQB?rel=0

The judge may appoint a 'Lawyer for Child' in your case. Find out what a Lawyer for Child does and who pays for the cost of this lawyer.

Legal advice and support

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMw-LhA8YbM&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=3&pp=iAQB?rel=0

Information for parents, guardians and whānau about where to get free, funded or private legal advice.

Responding to a Notice of Application

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH2_cRzoGx4&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=5&pp=iAQB?rel=0

When you receive a Notice of Application from the Family Court, it means someone has made an application about a child in your life. Find out how to respond to the application and what an interim court order is.

Stop a child being taken from Aotearoa New Zealand information

Stopping a child being taken overseas

https://www.youtube.com/embed/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh4WKz3yHNQ&list=PLq4cimoozvxyYIopm14Jkb6sZFheR1VdN&index=6&pp=iAQB?rel=0

Find out what your options are if you are worried about a child being taken overseas without your permission and what you can do if the child has already been taken overseas.

Feeling overwhelmed?

Going through a change in your whānau situation can be hard. It's normal to feel overwhelmed. There are services available to help and support you through this time.

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