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Former Act Party president Tim Jago loses appeal over sex abuse convictions
Tim Jago was convicted of abusing two boys in the 1990s.
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The Ex-Files: Can I claim compensation for the post-separation care of our children?
OPINION: A High Court case saw a mother awarded $40,000 for 85% of childcare.
German dad tried to block passport for teen daughter, claiming she'd been 'kidnapped to NZ'
Without a passport, the NZ-based teen can't get a driver's licence, IRD number or travel.
Private or public school? Education spat sends Hawke's Bay parents to court
The primary-aged girl told her lawyer that her father 'wasn't listening to Mummy'.
'Complex case': Mum's fight to have son released from secure care, 20 years after minor offending
The intellectually disabled man smashed windows and told neighbours he was James Bond.
Judge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one day
The judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.
Baby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known family
The defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.
How do I communicate with my ex when he's ghosting me?
When an ex-partner has blocked the other's number and social media, options become limited
Private prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegations
Christopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.
Woman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury
'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge.
The Ex-Files: Can I stop my ex from running down his business?
OPINION: Her ex plans to start a new business or move overseas, leaving her with nothing.
Company that lends flexible line of credit for divorce proceedings launches in NZ
Aussie lender JustFund aims to bring over 100 Kiwi law firms on board by the end of 2025.
Brad Pitt demands release of Angelina Jolie's private texts
Pitt is asking for the release of private texts between his ex-wife and a third party.
Opinion: What to do if you have been left out of a parent's will
OPINION: I would prefer not to go through the court system so what are my options?
Wife awarded $518m in third-largest divorce settlement in English history
The couple's wealth fell from $4b to $1.2b by the time of the settlement.
Self-representing litigants are continuing to strain the court system
The rise in self-representing litigants across civil cases continues to cause strain
The Ex-Files: I want to revalue our home before a Family Court hearing and have my child give evidence too
OPINION: The court discourages involving children in disputes, to protect their welfare.
The Ex-Files: How to access KiwiSaver funds after separation
OPINION: I can't afford to pay out my ex-partner – what can I do?
Manslaughter charge dropped against woman who killed ex-league player after alleged abuse
The defence was set to argue she had suffered long-term domestic violence.
Lawyer claims she took $200k of client funds to escape abusive relationship
'This is a story of a long shadow of domestic violence,' she told a disciplinary tribunal.
Babies for sale: Kiwis illegally paying Thai women to be surrogates
But they aren't spending enough time finding out if they can legally bring the baby home.
Parents battling to keep young teen away from older boyfriend resort to legal action
When her parents found out the relationship had turned sexual they were 'extremely upset'.
'Salt in the wound': Anger as ex uses legal aid to fight case he lost in Family Court
His ex-wife had to spend $45k fighting the appeal, despite being homeless.
Legal aid: What is it and who’s entitled to it
Forecast spending for 2025 is $297.3 million, a 54.6% rise from 2020.
'Appalling conduct': Solicitor sets up website, prints leaflets, harasses fellow lawyer
His actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.
'You can have 2, not 3': Polyamorous throuple's battle to keep names on kids' birth certificates
The Attorney-General has challenged a decision allowing all three parents to be named.
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.
New Zealand’s declined baby names of 2024 revealed
Names must not be offensive, resemble a rank, or be 'unreasonably long'.
Husband of alleged murderer claims she was 'extremely aggressive'
Erin Patterson denies intentionally using poisonous mushrooms in her dish.
Two 12-year-olds referred to Youth Aid over tyre-slashing spree
Tyres were stabbed on several vehicles in the Rotorua CBD.