Family Court

The Family Court of New Zealand deals with a wide range of issues but many of them involve the care of children.

This website explains many of the things you might want to know if you are coming to the Family Court, or just wondering whether the Court could help you or someone you know.

About the Family Court

Principal Family Court Judge, Quick Facts, Court Locations, Information for Media, Glossary...

What the Family Court does

Our work for families - from Adoptions to Relationship Property...

Coming to Court?

Inside a Court, Appearing in Court, How to Make an Application and more...

Legislation and Decisions

Relevant legislation and previous decisions on Family Court matters...

Practice and Procedure

Self Litigants, Practice Notes, Family Courts Rules...

Forms

Family Court Forms and help with completing them...

Publications

Pamphlets, papers, research, speeches...