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New Zealand’s legal framework recognizes that relationships, whether marriages, civil unions, or de facto partnerships, often involve shared assets and

Protection Orders play a central role in safeguarding the well-being and safety of victims of domestic violence. These Court orders

Legal Aid is a government-funded program designed to provide access to legal representation and advice for individuals who may not

Parenting orders are court orders issued by the Family Court setting out the day to day care and contact arrangements

In New Zealand, grandparents do not have automatic legal rights to contact or day to day care of their grandchildren.

The family court serves as a crucial institution for addressing a wide range of family-related issues, from resolving child care

In situations where individuals are unable to manage their own personal care and welfare or handle their property and financial

A contracting out agreement is a legally binding document that allows couples to define the ownership and division of property