Aunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviser
But the parents didn’t want her near their children.
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The dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.
‘I am not a family man’: Court order allows man to disown teen twins likely sired during threesome
The twins had his surname and he was named on their birth certificate.
Analysis: The election issue that has been 'completely missing'
While crime has been a major focus, the biggest component has been absent in campaigning.
The Ex-Files: Can I change my son’s surname?
The pros and cons - and what has been allowed in the past.
'No one would listen': Child put in care of attempted-murderer dad
Oranga Tamariki has apologised and offered the mother a payment of $4500.
Ex-Files: I left my husband in Australia - and want our kids to stay here with me
'My husband will be furious when he finds out I have no plans to return with the kids.'
Criminal defendants invited to meeting offering $75 Prezzy cards for attendance
"The knowledge shared at the wānanga was invaluable for all those involved."
Your child's abuser could still have a say: What you need to know
Even exes who committed serious assaults and had been absent for years still have a say.
Mum 'disgusted' abusive ex gets say over brain-damaged son's name
The boy has the developmental age of a toddler after being shaken as a baby by his father.
'Body bags': Neighbour had fears for kids before YouTube mum's child abuse charges
'We thought they were going to come out of that house with body bags.'
‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heist
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Missing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket worker
Police have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.
Kevin Costner wins bitter child support battle with estranged wife
Actor says there were 'no winners' in the acrimonious legal battle.
Family Caught - how parent custody battles are wrecking children's lives
Jane Phare talks to parents, lawyers and experts in a three-part series.
‘A warzone’: The brutal reality of the Family Court in New Zealand
Family Court is not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved.
Families at war: why kids get trapped in bitter Family Court battles
Who's to blame when couples fight over child custody, the Family Court or the parents?
Family Court hell: How can we fix it for parents and their kids?
What's being done to limit the fallout for kids being fought over in the Family Court.
Warring parents: Family Court experts warn of damage to children
Child experts tell of the damage children suffer when their parents fight in court.
The Ex-Files: 'My ex is using a trust to pay less child support'
Jeremy Sutton on ensuring child support is shared fairly.
'Over my dead body': Father attacks police officers uplifting his daughter
A parenting order stated the 4-year-old was meant to be in the care of her mother.
The Ex-Files: Mum worries kids too young for dad's surprise adventure
OPINION: Whitewater sojourn a surprise to the ex-wife, and could be to the kids too.
Māori mother ordered to return daughter, 7, to Australia
The mother argued the hapū she identified with had proclaimed itself a sovereign state.
Police apply to withdraw charges against broadcaster Sean Plunket
Plunket faced two charges of unlawfully publishing court documents.
Throuple's $2m property dispute ruling a 'minefield'
How the decision affects the workings of the courts is yet to be seen.
Polyamorous ex-throuple property dispute leaves Supreme Court split
The throuple lived in the multi-million dollar property together for 15 years.
OPINION: Some provisions of the Care of Children Act are vestiges of the colonial era.
Children once had the same legal status as pets and livestock.
Three mums and a dad: Little boy's adoption granted
One woman donated an egg, another was a surrogate, and the third adopted the baby.
Ambushed: Man jailed for vicious attack on lawyer in court house elevator
The victim continues to suffer from ongoing injuries sustained in the vicious attack.
Judge rules child should visit killer dad behind bars every month
Family Court finds prison visits to convicted murderer in child’s best interests.
Opinion: How to improve the Family Court
Jeremy Sutton says simplifying paperwork and changing court locations could go a long way.
Property split: 'Abusive' man must sell houses, give half of proceeds to mum of his four kids
Man tried to claim woman's jail term was a 'separation' which affected property rights.
'It's something we all fear could happen': Lawyer attacked in court lift speaks out
Family lawyer Brintyn Smith has described the long road to recovery that is ahead of him.
'Cloud of uncertainty': Children caught up in parents' international tug-o-war
The mother wanted them to remain in New Zealand, while the father wanted them in Europe.