Family Law in New Zealand is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners who need an authoritative reference at their fingertips.
Published: 27 November, 2025
Publisher: LexisNexis New Zealand
Our panel of leading family law experts comprehensively present the current principles and trends of New Zealand family law with extensive commentary and updated legislation and case law. It emphasises succinct practical analysis of the current and historic principles and trends in family law.
Family Law in New Zealand, 22nd edition is a consolidation of selected commentary from the online publication, Family Law Service and is current to May 2025.
Volume One:
Introduction
Mark Henaghan
Chapter 1: Family dispute resolution
Mark Henaghan
Chapter 2: Care of Children Act 2004
Mark Henaghan
Chapter 3: Care and protection of children and young people
Shonagh Burnhill
Chapter 4: Adoption
Shonagh Burnhill
Chapter 5: Surrogacy
Shonagh Burnhill
Volume Two:
Chapter 6: Maintenance
Bill Atkin
Chapter 7: Property (Relationships) Act 1976
Bill Atkin
Chapter 8: Family violence
Bill Atkin
Chapter 9: Practice and procedure
Anna Chapman