12 Dec 2019
CDA v DGP [2019] NZHC 3277
- Citation
- [2019] NZHC 3277
- Court
- High Court
The High Court lacks jurisdiction to hear an appeal against interim Family Court orders unless the Family Court has first granted leave under s143(3) of the Care of Children Act 2004; the appellant's attempt to bypass that requirement by appealing the decision to refuse leave is untenable; on the merits the Family Court judge acted within reason in ordering supervised contact and giving weight to available evidence including the children's views.