Challenging a Protection Order Getting help from a lawyer Will I need a lawyer? If you decide you want to challenge the order or application, you should contact a lawyer. If you’re on a benefit or a very low income you may…
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Challenging a Protection Order Challenging a temporary Protection Order (an order granted “without notice”) What can I do to challenge a temporary Protection Order? Family Violence Act 2018, s 77 In these cases you have the right to go to the Family…
Challenging a Protection Order Challenging an “on notice” application What can I do to challenge an “on notice” application? If the other person has applied “on notice” for a permanent Protection Order, you’ll have the opportunity to put in a written defence…
Challenging a Protection Order Going to court What happens at a court hearing? If you challenge a temporary Protection Order or an “on notice” application, both you and the applicant (the person who applied) will need to appear in the Family Court…
Special employment rights and protections when there’s family violence Overview Special leave from your job Holidays Act 2003, ss 72A-72J In general, once you’ve been in your job for six months you have the right to take up to 10 days’ paid…
Protection for older people against abuse or neglect Overview As we explain in this section, there are a number of legal mechanisms and offences that provide protection for older people: When you’re younger you can plan for your future care by appointing…
Protection for older people against abuse or neglect Using a power of attorney to plan for your future The Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (often referred to simply as “the 3PR Act”) is the main law in New Zealand…
Protections for older people against abuse or neglect The criminal law: Protections for vulnerable adults Crimes Act 1961, ss 2, 150A, 151, 195, 195A Under the Crimes Act, certain people are legally responsible for protecting a vulnerable adult from injury. Who is…
Protection for older people against abuse or neglect Family violence Protection Orders Older person or their representative can apply for Protection Order The Family Court can issue a Protection order to protect an adult from further abuse by someone they are in…
Protection for older people against abuse or neglect Abuse or neglect by carers: Complaining to the Health and Disability Commissioner Complaining about a breach of the Code People accessing health and disability services have many rights that are outlined in the Code…
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