Family Court

What is the Family Court Understand what the Family Court does and how it could help you.

People and roles of the court Understand the different roles and people you may meet in the Family Court and what they do.

Family Court legislation and rules Find out about the different rules and laws you must follow in the Family Court.

Apply for an urgent court order Understand the reasons why you may need to apply for an urgent court order.

Family Court documents Understand the different types of documents used in the Family Court and what they are used for.

How to file and serve documents Understand how to give your documents to the Family Court and how the other people involved in your case will get a copy of your documents.

Prepare for Family Court checklist A checklist to help you understand what you need to do before, during, and after the day of your case conference or hearing.

Who can be in the Family Court room Understand who can be in the courtroom on the day of your case conference or hearing.

When you arrive at Family Court Understand what to expect when you arrive at the Family Court.

What happens at court Understand what can happen inside the court room during your case conference or hearing.

Types of hearings and conferences Understand the different types of hearings and case conferences.

Going to the Family Court without a lawyer Information to help you prepare if you’re going to represent yourself in the Family Court.

Family Court fees and funding Understand what fees you may need to pay in the Family Court and how to pay them.

Find out if you qualify for funding Understand if you qualify for funding for Family Dispute Resolution mediation and Family Legal Advice Service.

Apply for a fee waiver Understand if you qualify for a fee waiver and how to apply for this.

Understand your Family Court outcome Find out what it means if the judge reserves a decision, withdraws or dismisses your case.

Restrictions on publishing information Understand what the law says about what information can be published about your case.

Costs you need to pay after your case Understand what other costs you may need to pay after your case has finished.

Going back to the Family Court Find out more about why you may choose to go back to the Family Court after your case has finished.

General help and services for you and your whānau Find services to help you including court support, legal advice, and other general support organisations.