Children and parenting
This page contains different parts of laws about Children and parenting, within the topic of Family and relationships.
Important laws about Children and parenting
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
Sentencing Act 2002
Hurting or neglecting a child under 14: what the court thinks about
9A: Cases involving violence against, or neglect of, child under 14 years
Sentencing Act 2002
What special words mean in these law sections
123A: Interpretation of terms used in this section and sections 123B to 123H
Sentencing Act 2002
A court order to keep you away from someone you hurt to keep them safe
123B: Protection order
Sentencing Act 2002
Sharing documents with people who help offenders and keep others safe
123CA: Disclosure of documents to assessor and service provider
Sentencing Act 2002
People who help with protection orders and safety programmes
123CC: Assessors and service providers for section 123CA
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
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