What is custody & access
in the Family Court?

Decisions about the care of children are now governed by the Care of Children Act 2004.  Custody and access are now called “day-to-day care” and “contact”.  

When considering the care of their children parents sometimes think of their custody rights in respect of their children, of full custody or sole custody.  This language is no longer used by the Family Court. Care arrangements for children are now called "parenting" and involved day-to-day care, contact, and shared care.

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Antoinette Vujnovich, family lawyer, is available by appointment at the following locations:

Waihi, Bay of Plenty

Waihi Community Resource Centre
4 Mueller St, Waihi
p: (07) 929 7982
m: 021 210 0930

Katikati, Bay of Plenty

15 Talisman Drive, Katikati
p: (07) 929 7982
m: 021 210 0930

Manukau City, Auckland