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He was wrong to think his actions would safeguard home from any claim by a future partner.
Will wars: Daughter claims she should get twice as much as her siblings
The daughter argued she'd done more to care for her parents than her eight siblings.
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Long waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZ
Northland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.
'End the fighting': Angelina Jolie's plea amid lawsuit battle
Jolie asks her estranged ex to 'finally put their family on a clear path toward healing'.
NZ lawyer cleared of wrongdoing for conduct in Australian courtroom
The man was embroiled in an international custody battle for his stepdaughter.
Ex-Files: Would the court allow my lawyer to pull out of a hearing if I didn’t pay him in time?
OPINION: There are a range of options for paying your lawyer.
Cancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family home
The man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.
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'The Australians are not as civilised as us:' Kiwi lawyer faces nine conduct charges
'New Zealanders there do not get a fair deal,' he said of the Australian Family Court.
‘Ignorant woman:’ Lawyer’s comments to judge earn him suspension
He claimed a judge was sexist and labelled the court a "vagina court".
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Housekeeper's illegitimate love child wins paternity declaration
Uploading her DNA to a website helped an elderly woman connect with her estranged family.
Recovering alcoholic wins custody of kids after court finds dad ‘gaslighting’
Court finds ex-husband subjected his former wife to an onslaught of abuse.
Estate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his son
Karen Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.
Woman awarded $1345 a week from her ex, two years after they split
Woman claimed she was defamed by her ex's 'vicious rumours', forced to start over.
Court security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report says
The culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.
Ex-files with Jeremy Sutton: Learn more about cost risks in Family Court cases
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Court mulls whether victim of domestic violence should have to pay costs to abuser
Lower courts found the man had been abusive but did not issue a protection order.
Artist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyright
However, Sirpa Alalaakkola's ex-husband will receive a larger share of other assets.
Mow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child support
The judge noted she drove a four-wheel drive vehicle when there were cheaper cars to run.
Judge decides kids better off with mum because dad can't 'preserve' their Māori culture
The children were raised in a Māori household, but lived with their dad after a breakup.
Jailed serial rapist barred from contacting daughters after sending them 'provocative' drawings
The artwork featured females in 'fairly provocative poses and dressed in very little'.
Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee
MSD should have sought permission from the court first.
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