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Section 4 — Family Proceedings Act 1980: Jurisdiction of Courts
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4 Jurisdiction of Courts Subject to sections 27 , 29 , 32 , 37 , and 48 of this Act, the High Court, District Courts, and Family Courts shall have jurisdiction in proceedings under this Act, only— (a) Where at the commencement of the proceedings, any party to the proceedings resides or is domiciled in New Zealand: (b) In the case of proceedings relating to a child, where at the commencement of the proceedings— (i) Any party to the proceedings resides or is domiciled in New Zealand; or (ii) The child resides in New Zealand. Compare: 1968 No 62 s 5
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