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FVA 2018 — Family Relationship
Sections 12–14 summary
Under s 12 Family Violence Act 2018, person A is in a family relationship with person B if A:
s 12(a)
Is a spouse or partner of B (including de facto partner, civil union partner, or common biological parent).
s 12(b)
Is a family member of B — related by blood, marriage, civil union, de facto relationship, adoption, or whānau / culturally recognised family group.
s 12(c)
Ordinarily shares a household with B (note: employer/employee or tenant-only arrangements are excluded — s 13).
s 12(d)
Has a close personal relationship with B, considering the nature, intensity, place, manner, and duration of time spent together (s 14). Includes care/carer relationships.
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For s 12(d) (close personal relationship) add a caregiver or care-recipient connection.