Adoption and guardianship
This page contains different parts of laws about Adoption and guardianship, within the topic of Family and relationships.
Important laws about Adoption and guardianship
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
What happens if a court decides someone else should look after you
81: Placement of child or young person under order made under section 78
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
A child can go back to live with their parents or guardians if it's thought to be a good idea.
82: Child or young person may be returned to person who previously had care
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
When a court order for your care stops being in effect, like when you turn 18 or get married.
108: When custody order shall cease to have effect
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
A court can choose a guardian to care for a child who needs help and protection.
110: Guardianship orders
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
You must agree to be a guardian before a court can appoint you as one.
111: Person not to be appointed as guardian without consent
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
The chief executive can be your guardian for a specific reason.
112: Chief executive may be appointed as guardian for specific purpose
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
Court can set rules to help a child return to their family
113: Court may impose conditions to facilitate return of child or young person
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
What happens when someone is made a guardian of a child or young person by the court
114: Effect of guardianship order
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
What happens when guardians of a child don't agree
115: Disputes between guardians
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
You can ask a court to check a decision made by your guardian if you don't agree with it.
116: Review of guardian's decision or refusal to give consent
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
When a guardianship order stops working for you, like when you turn 20 or get married.
117: When guardianship orders to cease to have effect
Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
What happens to a child's guardianship when a guardianship order ends or is cancelled
118: Reversion of guardianship on expiry or discharge of guardianship order
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