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![Woman awarded $1345 a week from her ex, two years after they split](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-files with Jeremy Sutton: Learn more about cost risks in Family Court cases
You need to weigh up all of your exposure to costs including those awarded against you.
![Court mulls whether victim of domestic violence should have to pay costs to abuser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employee
MSD should have sought permission from the court first.
![‘A warzone’: The brutal reality of the Family Court in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘A warzone’: The brutal reality of the Family Court in New Zealand
Family Court is not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved.
![When should you divide up debts with an ex-partner?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
When should you divide up debts with an ex-partner?
OPINION: There are generally five types of relationship debt.
![The Ex-Files: ‘My ex is using a trust to pay less child support’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Ex-Files: ‘My ex is using a trust to pay less child support’
OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from senior family lawyer Jeremy Sutton.
![Man's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rules
Ex-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.
![My precious: Man sues fianceé for $45k engagement ring after split](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
My precious: Man sues fianceé for $45k engagement ring after split
He wanted the ring back to restore him to his previous financial position.
![Grandmother's heartbreaking fight to save grandson from life Oranga Tamariki describes as ‘grim’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grandmother's heartbreaking fight to save grandson from life Oranga Tamariki describes as ‘grim’
Grandmother speaks out about heartbreaking custody battle for 'neglected' grandson.
![Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakes
High Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.
![Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
![‘Ignorant woman’: Lawyer’s comments about judge land him in hot water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Ignorant woman’: Lawyer’s comments about judge land him in hot water
'If you have a penis, then you will lose'. The man claimed the Family Court favours women.
![Mum wanted a 'half-caste' baby, so she got a sperm donor - but then he went to court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum wanted a 'half-caste' baby, so she got a sperm donor - but then he went to court
The man wants his daughter to be aware of her identity and proud of her heritage.
![Aunt denied access to niece and nephew applied to court to be their cultural adviser](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
!['Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Contrary to religious beliefs': Judge orders kids be vaccinated against mother’s wishes
The dad wanted his three children fully vaccinated. Their mother didn't.