Family Court of New Zealand

The Family Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti ā-Whānau Aotearoa) is a court that specifically exists to assist New Zealanders with family issues. There are 58 Family Courts throughout New Zealand.[1]

Family Court of New Zealand
Te Kōti ā-Whānau Aotearoa (Māori)
Established1 October 1981
LocationLevel 3,
Justice Centre,
19 Aitken Street,
Wellington, New Zealand
Composition methodAppointed by the Governor-General on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of the Prime Minister (Chief Justice) and Attorney-General (Justices)
Authorized byFamily Courts Act 1980
Appeals toHigh Court of New Zealand
Judge term lengthLife tenure (Constitution Act 1986, s 23)
Number of positions43
Websitewww.justice.govt.nz/family
Principal Family Court Judge
CurrentlyJudge Laurence Ryan
Since2013
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Although the Family Court is technically a division of the District Courts, it retains its own identity.

Role

The Family Court most commonly deals with issues relating to the welfare of children. It also deals with issues relating to births, deaths, marriage, and mental health..[1]

Legislation

The Family Court deals with applications under the following legislation:

See also

References
  1. "Quick facts". Family Court of New Zealand. Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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