Who can apply to the
Family Court for a
parenting order?

The following people can apply to the Family Court for a parenting order:

• A parent or guardian of the child
• A partner of one of the parents (whether they are married, in a civil union or in a de facto relationship) if they’ve been sharing day-to-day care (formerly custody) of the child
• Any member of the child’s family, whanau or other family group who gains the Family Court’s permission to apply
• Anyone else who gets the Family Court’s permission to apply.

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Contact Family Lawyer

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