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1. Strengthening the family justice system - Word version [docx, 1.2 MB]

   ...for possible change. In August 2018, the Independent Panel started its mahi to report on the 2014 changes to the family justice system. The first step was to find out how the 2014 changes have affected people who seek help to resolve disputes about parenting arrangements or guardianship matters. The Panel asked people what was working well, what wasn’t and what changes were needed. Those responding could do so through online tools, including ‘Have your say’ and ‘Korero Mai’, written...

2. Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [pdf, 2 MB]

   ...possible change. In August 2018, the Independent Panel started its mahi to report on the 2014 changes to the family justice system. The first step was to find out how the 2014 changes have affected people who seek help to resolve disputes about parenting arrangements or guardianship matters. The Panel asked people what was working well, what wasn’t and what changes were needed. Those responding could do so through online tools, including ‘Have your say’ and ‘Korero Mai’, w...

3. Parenting Through Separation Operating Guidelines 1 July 2018 [pdf, 286 KB]

   Parenting Through Separation (PTS) Operating Guidelines 1 July 2018 Introduction These guidelines form part of the Outcome Agreement between the Ministry and providers contracted to provide the Parenting Through Separation (PTS) programmes. Providers must follow these guidelines, as well as those in the PTS presenter kit, when delivering the programme. The guidelines reflect the changes to the service from 1 July 2018. This is a living...

4. Family Justice Reforms: Executive summary - easy read [pdf, 3.7 MB]

   ...justice services. To separate is the same as:  breaking up  not living together any more  not being married any more. 8 Family justice services are things like:  Family Dispute Resolution  the Parenting Through Separation course  the Family Court. There is more information about:  Family Dispute Resolution on page 35.  the Parenting Through Separation course on page 36. 9 Who are the people...

5. Responding to a notice of application (Family Court) Info Booklet MOJ0610 [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...You should give your response in the timeframe shown on the ‘Notice to Respondent’. The time starts from the day you received a copy of the other person’s application. To suggest your own arrangements for the child, you can complete a ‘Parenting Order’ application. You can submit this at the same time as your ‘Notice of Response’. Get the form by • Visiting justice.govt.nz/notice-of- response • Freephone the Ministry of Justice on 0800 224 733 to be sent a copy....

6. Answering difficult questions from children [pdf, 176 KB]

   Answering difficult questions from children A Parenting Through Separation programme factsheet. M O J0 56 9_ O C T1 8 To find out more, go to justice.govt.nz/family/resources Do your best to answer your children’s questions Children need to understand what’s going on when their parents split up. They deal with things better if parents and family/ whānau give them honest answers in a gentle way. • Don’t make up reasons why a parent has gone away. • Nearly all children hop...

7. MOJ0610_responding-to-a-application_A5-factsheet_MAR23_WEB.pdf [pdf, 484 KB]

   ...You should give your response in the timeframe shown on the ‘Notice to Respondent’. The time starts from the day you received a copy of the other person’s application. To suggest your own arrangements for the child, you can complete a ‘Parenting Order’ application. You can submit this at the same time as your ‘Notice of Response’. Get the form by • Visiting justice.govt.nz/notice-of- response • Freephone the Ministry of Justice on 0800 224 733 to be sent a copy....

8. Apply for a court order to settle parenting arrangements

   Anyone can apply for a parenting order. You must be a guardian to apply for an order to settle disputes between guardians. You may need to show that you have tried a Parenting Through Separation course and attended Family Dispute Resolution.

   Located in:

   1. Family >
   2. Care of Children >
   3. Parenting arrangements >
   4. Can't agree on parenting arrangements >
   5. Ask the court to decide

9. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.2 MB]

   ...Important information about your submission 2 What happens to your submission 2 Information about third parties 2 Privacy 2 Background 4 Changes to the family justice system in 2014 4 Out-of-court processes 5 Family Dispute Resolution 5 Parenting Through Separation 7 Family Legal Advice Service 8 In-court reforms 9 Removing lawyers from the early stages of Family Court cases 9 Changes to court processes 10 Changes to how children’s safety is assessed 11 Role of pro...

10. Have your say on the family justice system [pdf, 1.1 MB]

    ...Important information about your submission 2 What happens to your submission 2 Information about third parties 2 Privacy 2 Background 4 Changes to the family justice system in 2014 4 Out-of-court processes 5 Family Dispute Resolution 5 Parenting Through Separation 7 Family Legal Advice Service 8 In-court reforms 9 Removing lawyers from the early stages of Family Court cases 9 Changes to court processes 10 Changes to how children’s safety is assessed 11 Role of pro...