PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fundamental problems' at Oranga Tamariki, warns OmbudsmanBoshier says Oranga Tamariki 'has a long way to go' to regain trust.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong waits for Family Court time: Northland lags behind rest of NZNorthland has some of the country's longest wait times for Family Court services.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment'End the fighting': Angelina Jolie's plea amid lawsuit battleJolie asks her estranged ex to 'finally put their family on a clear path toward healing'.18 Jul 01:59 AM
New ZealandNZ lawyer cleared of wrongdoing for conduct in Australian courtroomThe man was embroiled in an international custody battle for his stepdaughter.08 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEx-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.30 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandCancer, bankruptcy and a long legal battle: One estranged couple's fight for a family homeThe man argued it wasn't relationship property because he had inherited the house.28 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-Files: I’ve been slapped with a protection order - what are my rights?OPINION: How it affects work, travel and immigration.23 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand'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.07 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Ignorant woman:’ Lawyer’s comments to judge earn him suspensionHe claimed a judge was sexist and labelled the court a "vagina court".05 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-Files: Can I appeal a shared custody order?OPINION: There are three things to consider before you decide to appeal a decision.05 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandHousekeeper's illegitimate love child wins paternity declarationUploading her DNA to a website helped an elderly woman connect with her estranged family.04 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandRecovering alcoholic wins custody of kids after court finds dad ‘gaslighting’Court finds ex-husband subjected his former wife to an onslaught of abuse.20 Apr 10:14 PM
New ZealandEstate wars: Woman goes to court after partner leaves $2m estate to his sonKaren Christiansen claimed she hadn't been adequately provided for.19 Apr 06:28 PM
New ZealandWoman awarded $1345 a week from her ex, two years after they splitWoman claimed she was defamed by her ex's 'vicious rumours', forced to start over.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt security workplace culture ‘toxic and sad’, leaked report saysThe culture is so bad staff are "pulling sickies" as they hate being at work.03 Apr 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEx-files with Jeremy Sutton: Learn more about cost risks in Family Court casesYou need to weigh up all of your exposure to costs including those awarded against you.31 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandCourt mulls whether victim of domestic violence should have to pay costs to abuserLower courts found the man had been abusive but did not issue a protection order.12 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandArtist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyrightHowever, Sirpa Alalaakkola's ex-husband will receive a larger share of other assets.21 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandMow your own lawns, judge tells mum with ‘unaffordable’ child supportThe judge noted she drove a four-wheel drive vehicle when there were cheaper cars to run.16 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandJudge decides kids better off with mum because dad can't 'preserve' their Māori cultureThe children were raised in a Māori household, but lived with their dad after a breakup.24 Jan 08:28 PM
New ZealandJailed serial rapist barred from contacting daughters after sending them 'provocative' drawingsThe artwork featured females in 'fairly provocative poses and dressed in very little'.22 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandGovt department used protected Family Court information to suspend employeeMSD should have sought permission from the court first.15 Jan 04:30 AM
New ZealandWhen wills go wrong: Why you need one - and what happens when it's challenged'I used to think custody battles were the worst, until I presided over estate disputes.'11 Jan 05:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSummer reads: Why the Family Court needs fixing - and what it does to our childrenA look at the Family Court and how parent custody battles are wrecking children’s lives.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A warzone’: The brutal reality of the Family Court in New ZealandFamily Court is not an enjoyable experience for anyone involved.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhen should you divide up debts with an ex-partner?OPINION: There are generally five types of relationship debt.07 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe 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.27 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan's legal action against ex-wife an 'abuse of process', judge rulesEx-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMy precious: Man sues fianceé for $45k engagement ring after splitHe wanted the ring back to restore him to his previous financial position.19 Dec 05:27 AM
New ZealandGrandmother's heartbreaking fight to save grandson from life Oranga Tamariki describes as ‘grim’Grandmother speaks out about heartbreaking custody battle for 'neglected' grandson.14 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandWoman vindicated after High Court rules Family Court judge made mistakesHigh Court found judge 'effectively teamed up' with the lawyers of ex-husband.06 Dec 05:46 PM
New ZealandConstable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woesThis policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘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.22 Nov 07:03 AM
