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1. Family justice journey diagram [pdf, 539 KB]

   Informally agree to abide by parenting plan After several weeks, they complete the plan with support from the CAB and their families. Both Jayne and Rawiri agree to abide by the plan. Agree, but not sure about long-term commitment After several weeks, they complete the plan. But Rawiri isn’t confident Jayne will abide by the plan, so he visits the local Community Law Centre (CLC) for information on what else he can do. Option to get a court order While there, he...

2. Family justice reforms: An initial cohort analysis [pdf, 898 KB]

   ...Justice Reforms An Initial Cohort Analysis Author Version number Date Executive Summary In 2014, major changes were made to the Family Justice System. The Family Justice System reforms shifted the focus from court resolution of parenting disputes when parents separate to encouraging parents to reach agreement themselves where this is appropriate. The reforms were intended to achieve a modern and accessible Family Justice System that: • “is responsive to the ne...

3. Putting your children first booklet [pdf, 248 KB]

   ...say and try to help. Family Dispute Resolution allows you and your former partner to work out arrangements for your children in a neutral environment with an independent mediator. There’s also a free information programme for parents called Parenting Through Separation. justice.govt.nz/family 7 Counselling and support Barnardos Phone 0800 BARNARDOS (0800 227 627) barnardos.org.nz Family Works Provided by Presbyterian Support Services. Parenting and family violence programm...

4. Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau: The final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms [pdf, 1.3 MB]

   ...te ao Māori 37 1.3 Responding to diversity 41 1.4 Accommodating disability 45 1.5 Family violence and children’s safety 48 1.6 Delays 55 Part Two: Encouraging Early Agreement 58 2.1 Quality, accessible information 60 2.2 Counselling 62 2.3 Parenting Through Separation 64 2.4 Family Dispute Resolution 67 2.5 Access to early legal advice 72 2.6 Recognising community engagement 75 Part Three: Strengthening the Family Court 77 3.1 The Family Justice Coordinator and early triaging 79...

5. Strengthening the family justice system - EasyRead - Word version [docx, 10 MB]

   ...the right way at the right time. [image: ]The korowai of the family justice service will make sure people get: · good information · [image: ]links to community services · the right counselling and therapeutic intervention · [image: ]to go on Parenting Through Separation programmes · Family Dispute Resolution [image: ]The korowai of the Family Justice Service will also make sure people get: [image: ] · legal advice and representation at any time · children and young people sayi...

6. Final Report of the Independent Panel - Word [docx, 11 MB]

   ...Children’s participation 34 Recognition of te ao Māori 37 Responding to diversity 41 Accommodating disability 45 Family violence and children’s safety 48 Delays 55 Part Two: Encouraging Early Agreement 58 Quality, accessible information 60 Counselling 62 Parenting Through Separation 64 Family Dispute Resolution 67 Access to early legal advice 72 Recognising community engagement 75 Part Three: Strengthening the Family Court 77 The Family Justice Coordinator and early triaging 79 Senior Fami...

7. MOJ0608-Making-parenting-arrangements-Tongan.pdf [pdf, 384 KB]

   ...‘E tokoni atu ia kiate koe ‘i ho‘o fakakaukau atu fekau‘aki mo e founga ‘e tauhi ai ‘a ho‘o tamá, pea mo e ngaahi tu‘utu‘uni ‘e fiema‘u ke ke fakahokó. • Tukuhifo (download) ta‘etotongi ‘a e tohi ngāué: justice.govt.nz/parenting-plan-workbook • Fokotu‘utu‘u ke meili‘i atu hano tatau kiate koe: Telefoni ta‘etotongi ki he Potungāue ki he Fakamaau’angá ‘i he fika 0800 224 733 Kapau ‘oku lolotonga a‘usia ‘e koe pe ko ho‘o tamá ha faka...

8. Fair-Way-FDR-Brochure-Eng.pdf [pdf, 1.5 MB]

   Why mediate? With Fair Way you can: • Make future parenting plans for your whānau • Focus on your children rather than the conflict • Create a new co-parenting relationship • Learn tools for future conversations • Make your own decisions for your future. Chat to us about your needs • Mediators in your neighbourhood • Online and in-person options • Tumeke whānau whanui - Fair Way’s mediation approach based on Māori values • Voice of Child Specialists...

9. MOJ0510_Work-out-parenting-arrangements_Mar23.pdf [pdf, 430 KB]

   ...in family situation, it can be hard for parents, guardians and whānau (family and friends) to agree on a child’s care. While going to court is usually the last option, it might be what’s needed. Going through the Family Court to work out parenting arrangements When you apply, the Court makes a decision based on your situation and what they think is in the child’s best interests. When working out parenting arrangements you can apply to the Family Court for: • a Parenting O...

10. Characteristics associated with the early identification of complex Family Court custody cases [pdf, 89 KB]

    ...complex custody cases which are of long duration and involve a lot of interaction with the Family Court. The Department for Courts has commissioned this research to investigate whether these complex Family Court custody cases can be identified early through particular characteristics or criteria. The research, which was qualitative in design, gathered data through interviews and group discussions with individuals. It focused on characteristics or criteria that the Court can be expected to have...