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‘I’m done’: Artist loses battle over copyright in landmark case with her ex
Court rules she retain sole legal ownership, but copyright must be shared with ex-husband.
‘Extreme lengths’: Woman takes revenge on ex-partner’s new wife by revealing OnlyFans content
An ex took screenshots of explicit content and sent them to victim's friends and family.
Estranged daughter awarded $372k after being cut from mother's will
The mother updated her will stipulating she was to be left nothing due to her 'behaviour'.
'Sins of his father:' Courts rule if gay man who illegally paid Thai surrogate can adopt son
Judge: 'He has now been born, and as a result, has the right to grow and thrive'.
Judge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidence
The woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.
From riches to rags: Man who banished wife from home ends up with a fraction of their fortune
She left the upmarket family home with little more than a bag of clothes and some cash.
'I birthed my niece and nephew': Auckland surrogate makes sister-in-law a mum
Like the fictional Phoebe in Friends, Rebecca Haworth helped her brother become a dad.
Mother leaves sons out of will sparking battle over $245k estate
Stepfather argued mother had provided for her children while she was alive.
Ex-Files: How do I keep my family name out of the public arena in a parenting dispute?
OPINION: Privacy and suppression rules vary depending on the court situation.
Lawyer decries Oranga Tamariki for children's lack of contact with parents
The children have barely had contact with their parents in six months.
Father fights to transfer te reo Māori-speaking son from kura to mainstream school
Now, a Family Court judge has made the final call on where the boy should go.
Justice Minister open to proposals as court delays impact families
One barrister says the court delays are hurting people.
Opinion: How to protect your wealth when your relationship ends
OPINION: The best time to do it is before the relationship reaches the three-year mark.
Women's secret marriage ends with a court battle over $1m house and luxury car
The court found a 50/50 spilt of their property would be 'repugnant to justice'.
Kāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024
More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?
Family trust not enough to protect man from losing 'life's work' to ex
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.
Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.
Shane Te Pou: Act's thinly-veiled attack on the Treaty
OPINION: It’s time that Karen Chhour took ownership of her actions.
'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns Ombudsman
Boshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.
Pet rule changes could help people escape family harm
Victims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.
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.
Ex-Files: I’ve been slapped with a protection order - what are my rights?
OPINION: How it affects work, travel and immigration.