Family Court
Insight: The Family Court on Trial
Catherine Hutton looks at the Family Court and talks to some who say recent changes to improve it are actually causing delays, distress and heartache. Audio
Efforts to have family disputes in court lawyer-free failing
Efforts to get parents to sort out their battles in the Family Court free of lawyers appear to have failed. Audio
Family Court lawyer shortage 'critical'
The number of lawyers providing family legal aid has dropped to the point where there aren't enough to file protection orders, says the Law Society. Audio
Family Court lawyer shortage 'critical'
The Law Society says the number of family court lawyers have dropped below a critical mass. That means in some regions of New Zealand there aren't enough lawyers willing to take on things like filing… Audio
Number of urgent cases before Family Court 'staggering'
Reforms aimed at reducing the role lawyers play in the Family Court appear to have failed, with almost 90 percent of claimants seeking urgent hearings in order to be allowed legal representation. Audio
New Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier
Former Principal Family Court Judge Peter Boshier was one of our highest profile judges during his eight years in that role, and intends to bring the same openness to his new role as Chief Ombudsman.
…Lawyers divided over merits of family court reforms
Six months after big changes to the Family Court system, lawyers in Northland are sharply divided over how well they're working. Audio
UK Family dispute expert on New Zealand's family court changes
his week changes to the family court system took effect - with more of a focus on helping families resolve things outside of the courtroom. The head of the UK's largest family dispute resolution… Audio
Insight for 21 July 2013 - Shaking Up the Family Court
The Family Court is being given a shake-up. The Justice Minister says it is well needed, but Anne Marie May asks if there are any losers. Audio
Law with Catriona MacLennan
Relationship Services is running a survey on its website to help inform its submission to Government about Family Court counselling. Audio
