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1. [2018] NZSSAA 15 (15 March 2018) [pdf, 142 KB]

   ...counsel and that lawyer for child was appointed. However, she says that the department should have recognised the mutual agreement (between her and the child’s father) and that it remained the status quo until the final parenting order came through. It appears that the appellant does not accept interim parenting orders as having any force. [11] Further the appellant argued that her consent as “previous caregiver” was required to vary the consent order of 21 August 2013. In...

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

   ...adoption decisions. There are currently two cases brought against the Adoption Act in the Waitangi Tribunal, alleging that the Act has breached the Crown’s responsibility to active protection under Te Tiriti o Waitangi by allowing Māori to be separated from their whānau and whakapapa through adoption without considering the effect that this has on their identity as Māori. 12 Adoption law reform will enable the Government to consider what support and information is necessary...

3. Adoption-reform-Summary-of-engagement-2022.pdf [pdf, 499 KB]

   .......................................................................................... 20 What is the legal effect of adoption .............................................................................. 21 What ongoing contact can adopted children and birth parents have............................. 22 3 What support can people access ................................................................................. 23 Who can access adoption information and when ...........

4. What to expect at the Family Court (Care of Children) Info Booklet MOJ0588 [pdf, 507 KB]

   ...can wait with you in public spaces, but if you want them in the courtroom you’ll need to ask the judge. Your lawyer or court staff can help with this. Preparing for court Things to check before you go to court When you get to court, you may go through a security check. This means you’ll go through a metal detector and your personal items may be checked by security staff. Anything that’s a risk to safety or security may be taken, and returned when you leave. Signs in the court b...

5. Regulatory Impact Statement Hague Child Protection Convention [pdf, 178 KB]

   1 Extended National Interest Analysis Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. Executive Summary 1. The Ministry of Justice proposes that New Zealand accede to the Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co- operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. (the Conventi...

6. 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...

7. 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...

8. Family Court Rewrite Submission - Auckland Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children [pdf, 1.1 MB]

   ...and processes should not add further barriers to adult and child victims obtaining such protection.  We strongly support the reintroduction of Section 61 of COCA – and recommend also reintroducing Section 60. The Family Court must not make parenting arrangements for children unless it is satisfied that the children will be safe during 1 Dileepa Fonseka, Stuff, Jan 22, 2019 2 these arrangements. S.61 creates the statutory...

9. PSC-FDR-brochure.pdf [pdf, 385 KB]

   ...child’s voice consultant to be appointed where appropriate  work out whether you qualify for government funding  give you time to express your point of view without being biased  help you decide on your children’s care arrangements. When parents separate, it can be a stressful time for the whole family. It’s better for everyone if you can sort out your children’s day-to-day care and contact arrangements yourselves, without needing to go to the Family Court. I...

10. OIA-102050.pdf [pdf, 7.8 MB]

    ...National Iwi Chairs Forum Pou Tikanga, who have offered to partner with the Ministry to deliver engagement with Māori. 42. Further work on any legal framework for whāngai either within or outside of adoption reform will require resourcing. If a separate work programme is preferred by Māori, we will need to consider how this can be included on the Ministry’s policy work programme, its timing, and to ensure additional resourcing and funding is available to support the work. He kōrer...