Family Court deals with applications for care of children/tamariki, Protection Orders, and marriage separation.  Court staff can tell you what to do, including which form you’ll need, and explain court processes. They can’t tell you what to say on your forms and they can’t give you legal advice. If you’re on a low income, you may be able to get some legal advice and help for free through Family Legal Advice Service to help you understand:
your rights and responsibilities with your children/tamariki
your legal options for their care
what Family Justice services, including the Family Court, are available and how they can help.
You can get this help from the Family Legal Advice Service any time before going to court. The lawyer can also help you to fill out the court forms if you're applying for a Parenting Order or responding to an application for a Parenting Order.