Family Court rewrite submission: New Zealand Law Society [pdf, 1 MB]
...supplier to provide FDR on a nationwide basis; (v) the voice of the child is obtained through a lawyer for child who is on the ministry’s list; (vi) legal aid is available for legal advice prior to FDR and for lawyers to attend FDR where parties request legal representation; and (vii) an easy way to obtain consent orders in respect of mediation agreements is established where no filing fee is necessary. These suggestions are discussed below. (i) FDR under the umbrella of the Fa...