Courts remain an essential service and will remain open despite the presence of COVID-19 in the community.
For information about how courts and tribunals are operating, see our COVID-19 information
Get information about family issues, and other times when you need help.
Information about what the Family Court is, how it may help you, the people and processes involved, and help and support services available to you and your whānau.
Information and resources to help you understand the options available for you, your child, and your whānau after a separation or change in family situation.
Information about what family violence is, court orders to help protect people from family violence, and services that can help you and your whānau.
Need help finding your way through the Family Court process? Kaiārahi – Family Court Navigators offer a free service and are here to help you.
Get help to separate or divorce when your marriage, civil union or de facto relationship ends.
The Family Court is involved with Care or Protection Orders. You can also find services outside of court to help keep your children safe.
Get help to make agreements about relationship property and assets at any time during your relationship, or when the relationship ends or the other partner dies.
The Family Court can decide paternity (who a child's father is). The Family Court can also help with child support, such as appealing or enforcing payments.
The Family Court is involved in the adoption of children from within New Zealand.
Find out the reasons you can challenge a will and how to do it in Family Court.
How to change the sex on your birth certificate.
How you can help people who may not be fully able to make decisions for themselves, including information on enduring power of attorney, welfare guardians, property managers and Personal Orders.
The court can order treatment for mental health issues, alcohol and substance abuse or other addiction issues.
Resources for lawyers and service providers, including without notice applications, mediation and parenting courses.
The Family Court can make an order to restrict a person from starting or continuing to bring civil cases which are unwarranted or meritless.
If you’re aged 16 or 17 and want to marry, or be in a civil union or de facto relationship with someone, you’ll need the consent of a Family Court judge.
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