Family Court of New Zealand

The Family Court of New Zealand (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.

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 and relationship property division. It also deals with issues relating to births, deaths, marriage, and mental health.

Legislation
The Family Court deals with applications under the following legislation:


 * Adoption Act 1955
 * Adoption (Intercountry) Act 1997
 * Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Act 1966
 * Care of Children Act 2004
 * Child Support Act 1991
 * Civil Union Act 2004
 * Family Violence Act 2018
 * Family Proceedings Act 1980
 * Family Protection Act 1955
 * Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003
 * Law Reform (Testamentary Promises) Act 1949
 * Marriage Act 1955
 * Mental Health (Compulsory) Assessment and Treatment Act 1992
 * Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
 * Property (Relationships) Act 1976
 * Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988
 * Wills Act 2007