Topic
Family and relationships
This page contains different parts of laws about Family and relationships.
Important laws about Family and relationships
Telecommunications Act 2001
What examples mean in this law: they help explain rules, but rules are what count.
155C: Status of examples
Disputes Tribunal Act 1988
How the law helps sort out claims for people under 18
80: Settlement of claims by minors
Immigration Act 2009
Rules for visa applications from people under 18 who aren't married
59: Applications by minors
Immigration Act 2009
Overnight accommodation for people detained without warrant
331: Form of custody of persons detained without warrant overnight
Immigration Act 2009
Rules for immigration status of children born in NZ since 2006
373: Immigration status of persons born in New Zealand on or after 1 January 2006
Immigration Act 2009
Children's immigration status based on their parents' status
374: Immigration status of persons whose status depends on immigration status of parent
Immigration Act 2009
Minors need an adult to help with immigration matters
375: Minors to have responsible adult to represent their interests
Immigration Act 2009
Immigration officials must listen to children's opinions about their situation
377: Views of minor to be considered
Immigration Act 2009
Who pays for sending someone out of New Zealand and helping their family
398: Costs of deportation or repatriation
Immigration Act 2009
Children must have an adult to look after their interests in immigration matters
459: Children to have responsible adult to represent their interests
Sentencing Act 2002
Who looks after a child or young person while they wait for a court decision?
161: Custody of child or young person pending hearing
More laws about Family and relationships
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You can talk to Community Law or Citizen's Advice Bureau about your rights.
Remember that AI can make mistakes, and just reading the law isn't enough to understand how it could be used in court.