FAMILY PROCEEDINGS

Question 1

S39 - Grounds for dissolution

Answer 1

Advises the grounds for dissolution.
Note S40 - if they reconcile for less than 3 months it does not stop the seperation period.

Question 2

S29 - removing guardian

Answer 2

If they do not put child welfare first

Question 3

Is it mandatory to have mediation?

Answer 3

Yes, S46E

Question 4

What are the methods of child support?

Answer 4

IRD application or court order - if there is no agreement the parent applies through IRD and they will calculate formula and advise.

You can have your own agreement but have IRD administrator of it.

It can also be agreed voluntarily between the parties and actioned between parties.

Question 5

What if a party is afraid to go to mediation?

Answer 5

s46E(4)(f) - threats and cannot attend mediation

Question 6

Harassment is?

Answer 6

S3 and S6
2 times over 12 month period

Question 7

S48 of S48 parenting order

Answer 7

To gain parenting right to child

Question 8

S37(3) marriage dissolution - who makes application, must they be in the country?

Answer 8

One applicant must be in NZ once the application is being made.