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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.

When 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.'

Summer reads: Why the Family Court needs fixing - and what it does to our children

A look at the Family Court and how parent custody battles are wrecking children’s lives.

‘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?

OPINION: There are generally five types of relationship debt.

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

Ex-husband filed 88 applications in court against wife. He must now pay $100,000-plus.

‘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.'