PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's willOPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?06 Jul 12:00 AM
WorldWife awarded $518m in third-largest divorce settlement in English historyThe couple's wealth fell from $4b to $1.2b by the time of the settlement.04 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandSelf-representing litigants are continuing to strain the court systemThe rise in self-representing litigants across civil cases continues to cause strain30 Jun 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence tooOPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.22 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separationOPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?15 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandManslaughter charge dropped against woman who killed ex-league player after alleged abuseThe defence was set to argue she had suffered long-term domestic violence.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship 'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.03 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandBabies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogatesBut they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.31 May 09:46 PM
New ZealandParents battling to keep young teen away from older boyfriend resort to legal actionWhen her parents found out the relationship had turned sexual they were 'extremely upset'.24 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family CourtHis ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.24 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandLegal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to itForecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.16 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyerHis actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.14 May 05:07 AM
New Zealand'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.11 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is. 05 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealedNames must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.05 May 01:01 AM
WorldHusband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.02 May 11:02 AM
New ZealandTwo 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spreeTyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD. 30 Apr 10:55 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.30 Apr 05:58 AM
New Zealand'Soul-destroying': Woman's ordeal after she was banished from family home by exThe woman was forced to fight her ex in court over the division of relationship property.17 Apr 11:12 PM
New ZealandLegal limbo: 14yo boy barred from school during custody battleThe boy's mother has asked the court three times to let her son go to school.14 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow to divorce when you can’t find your spouseQ: I want a divorce, but I don't know where my husband is.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her exCourt rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.23 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Extreme lengths’: Woman takes revenge on ex-partner’s new wife by revealing OnlyFans contentAn ex took screenshots of explicit content and sent them to victim's friends and family.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claimThe child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Defect of character’: Why a would-be NZ lawyer was denied entry to the professionLawyer denied domestic violence history, but made complaints about people who opposed him.03 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ex-Files: My husband is a big spender, why should he get half my assets?Q:My husband is a big spender, why should he get half my assets?. 02 Mar 04:11 AM
New Zealand‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private schoolHer mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Need for protection': Teen sportsman banned from competing to protect girl he abused'She is entitled to be safe and to feel safe from having further contact with [him]'.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTug-of-love: Court rules on whether kids stay in NZ with dad or move to Spain with mumThe Court of Appeal has taken the siblings' wishes into account in making its decision.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandEstranged daughter awarded $372k after being cut from mother's willThe mother updated her will stipulating she was to be left nothing due to her 'behaviour'.13 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Sins of his father:' Courts rule if gay man who illegally paid Thai surrogate can adopt sonJudge: 'He has now been born, and as a result, has the right to grow and thrive'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidenceThe woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.17 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandFrom riches to rags: Man who banished wife from home ends up with a fraction of their fortuneShe left the upmarket family home with little more than a bag of clothes and some cash.02 Nov 11:00 PM
Lifestyle'I birthed my niece and nephew': Auckland surrogate makes sister-in-law a mumLike the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.01 Nov 04:00 PM
