Family Court of New Zealand
| Family Court of New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Te Kōti ā-Whānau Aotearoa (Māori) | |
| Established | 1 October 1981 |
| Location | Level 3, Justice Centre, 19 Aitken Street, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Composition method | Appointed by the Governor-General on behalf of King Charles III on the advice of the Prime Minister (Chief Justice) and Attorney-General (Justices) |
| Authorised by | Family Courts Act 1980 |
| Appeals to | High Court of New Zealand |
| Judge term length | Life tenure (Constitution Act 1986, s 23) |
| Number of positions | 43 |
| Website | www |
| Principal Family Court Judge | |
| Currently | Judge Jacquelyn Moran |
| Since | 2018 |
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The Family Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti ā-Whānau Aotearoa) is a court that specifically exists to assist New Zealanders with family issues. There are 58 Family Courts throughout New Zealand.
Although the Family Court is technically a division of the District Courts, it retains its own identity.