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1. MOJ0584_joint_SEP23.pdf [pdf, 3.3 MB]

   ...book under the heading ‘District Court Ministry of Justice’, or through the following website link justice.govt.nz/contact-us/find-us Information about Dissolution Orders and other Family Court processes can be found at justice.govt.nz/family/separation-divorce 2 3 INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR A DISSOLUTION ORDER Grounds for legally ending a marriage or civil union Irreconcilable differences is the only ground for legally dissolving a marriage or civil union. This means that you...

2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - government reply to issues 6th report [pdf, 624 KB]

   ...from discrimination is Child Poverty Action Group v Attorney General.2 The Working for Families package provided a tax credit for certain working families with dependent children. The tax benefit was not available to those who earned their incomes through a state benefit; this was known as the ‘off-benefit’ rule. The Child Poverty Action Group sought a declaration that this rule violates section 19 of NZBORA on the basis that it discriminates against beneficiaries on the ground...

3. Interim Regulatory Impact Statement: Consultation options for adoption law reform [pdf, 857 KB]

   ...Manager Access to Justice Ministry of Justice 04/05/2021 Section 2: Problem definition and objectives 2.1 What is the current state within which action is proposed? Adoption in New Zealand Adoption is the legal process through which legal responsibility for and parentage of a child is transferred from a child’s birth parents to an adoptive parent(s). Adoption orders are usually made by the New Zealand Family Court. Once an adoption order is made, the law tr...

4. MOJ0601-Lawyers-working-with-children-Large-Print.pdf [pdf, 195 KB]

   ...lawyer for child, you should tell your own lawyer and the child’s lawyer. The court may get specialist help to find out if this is happening. You can get legal advice at any time It may be helpful to talk to a lawyer when you’re working through a separation or change in family situation. If you’re not sure where to start, visit your local Community Law Centre or communitylaw.org.nz You have the right to feel safe You can get help if you or someone else feels unsaf...

5. MLC - Glossary of terms [pdf, 184 KB]

   ...Glossary of Terms – 01/07/2016. PAGE 1 of 8 This factsheet provides a glossay of common terms and abbreviations used in and by the Māori Land Court and Māori Appellate Court Introduction The words and phrases listed in this glossary are used throughout Māori Land Court and our publications. Its purpose is to help you to understand information in these publications and the meanings given are a general guide, and they should not be considered technical definitions. I...

6. Family Court statistics in New Zealand in 2006 and 2007 [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...Family Court Statistics in New Zealand in 2006 and 2007 3 Acknowledgements This report was written by Roy Wyatt, with input from Su-Wuen Ong. Clarification on Court processes and advice on the Case Management System and Family Court data was sought throughout the writing of the report from Michelle Moffat, Linda Dalton and Robyn Munro. The draft report was reviewed by Wiebe Zwaga, Michelle Moffat, Linda Dalton, Robyn Munro, Alison Stephens and Pam Southey in the Ministry of Justice.

7. Paniora v Kereopa - Waipoua 2B3D2A2A and Waipoua 2B3D2A2B2C (2015) 99 Taitokerau MB 227 (99 TTK 227) [pdf, 568 KB]

   ...248). 7 23 Kaipara MB 311,341 and 24 Kaipara MB 248 (23 K 311,341 and 24 K 248). See also the Crown’s acquisition of land at Waipoua is discussed in the Waitangi Tribunal’s Te Roroa Report (1992) at Chapter 4. 8 Tiopira Roadline was apart through Waipoua 2B3D2 (2.2.26acres) and Waipoua 2B3A (1.2.28) see 23 Kaipara MB 10 (23 K 10). 9 23 Kaipara MB 318 (23 K 318). 10 Ibid. 11 20 Hokianga MB 169 (20 HK 169). 99 Taitokerau MB 232 The 1945 partition [15] Th...

8. 2006 National Survey of Unmet Legal Needs and Access to Services [pdf, 587 KB]

   ...Questionnaire…………………………………………………………………………………...83 1 1.0 Summary of Findings Introduction The primary purpose of the 2006 national survey is to allow the Agency to take decisions on the desirable quantity, location and structure of legal services throughout New Zealand. The outcomes will ultimately improve public access to justice. Broadly, the research set out to address six key objectives: To measure the pre...

9. LCRO 80/2024 DC v SA (24 February 2025) [pdf, 169 KB]

   ...applied for a review of a decision by the [Area] Standards Committee to take no further action in respect of her complaint concerning the conduct of the respondent, Ms SA. Background [2] Ms DC separated from her husband in June 2022. [3] After separation, the parties needed to resolve two main issues: agreeing on care arrangements for the three children, and determining the division of their relationship property assets. [4] Ms DC instructed the law firm [Law Firm A] in July 2022....

10. Family Court Rewrite Submission - ADL [pdf, 253 KB]

    ...Question 14. If PTS is not mandatory, how should this expectation of attendance be managed and achieved? While we strongly support PTS we emphasise again that accessibility needs and supports must be proactively enquired about and offered to parents by providers in order for PTS to work effectively. Rather than an expectation or compulsion, PTS should be available and accessible, with families notified of its availability at different stages in the process. It could be recommended...