Questions for lawyers Found 360

My teenager received a stand-down for repeated defiance. The school told us it is for five days, but a friend says it can be longer or that they may extend it. What limits does the law put on stand-downs?

I arrived in New Zealand as a young child and have been here for most of my life, but my visa status was never properly sorted out. I have just discovered I am unlawful and I am scared. What can happen and what can I do?

I received a letter from my landlord saying that my rent is going up sharply from next month. I have lived here for a couple of years without issues. Is there a limit on how much rent can be increased and what notice is required?

I suspect my husband has moved money and property into a family trust and a company to reduce what I would receive on separation. He has become secretive about finances. What can I do to protect my share?

I received an abatement notice from the regional council about earthworks on my property, saying I must stop work immediately. I did not think I needed any consent. What does this mean and can I dispute it?

A flood forced my shop to close for several weeks. My property is repaired, but the loss of income was significant. My insurer says that business interruption is not covered unless the damage was to my own premises. How does this work?

My child’s father was not on the birth certificate, and we were not living together when the child was born. He has now become involved and is asking to make decisions about schooling and medical care. Does he have any legal status?

My father remarried a few years before he died, without updating his old will, which left everything to me and my siblings. Does the new marriage affect the old will, and what does his new wife inherit?

I want a full copy of my medical file from my GP and the hospital, but the practice says it needs to charge a large fee and that some notes cannot be released. Do I have a right to see my own health information?

I am on a work visa in New Zealand and my partner and young child are still in our home country. We miss each other, and I want to bring them over. What visas might be available and what do we need to show?