Your guardians will probably make a lot of decisions for you while you live with them. Your welfare and best interests must be their number one goal, and they should…
If you feel unsafe, you should call the Police on 111 and/or a trusted adult that you feel safe talking to, if you know someone. You can also call Oranga…
…your parents. However, if a child or young person is being interviewed by OT, they can ask for a trusted adult to be with them and OT will allow this….
…person needs to move out. A judge will make an Occupation Order if it is in the best interests of any children living with the protected person, and/or if it…
…will make a Tenancy Order if it is in the best interests of any children living with the protected person, and/or if it is necessary for the protected person’s safety….
…basis, unless it is shown that this contact is not in the child or young person’s best interests. This means they should be able to visit or receive regular visits…
…foster parents will probably prefer to buy a range of items rather than one or two expensive items. It is best for a child/young person to speak to their foster…
…finding a family lawyer to aid you in the adoption process, they can visit the New Zealand Family Lawyer website or alternatively you can contact your local community law centre….
…Separation is the first step in the legal process for working out the care of children after separating. The course covers: how separation affects children; what’s best for children when…
…is a mediation service where parents, guardian(s), and anyone else involved work together with an independent, professional mediator to come to agreement on who will care for the children and…