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Harmon v Harmon [2019] NZFC 8723

Published 09 December 2021

Interlocutory hearing — admissibility of evidence — affidavit of clinical psychologist — notice to produce documents — Care of Children Act 2004, s 133 — Family Court Rules 2002, rr 153 & 429. The respondent father sought to admit the affidavit of a clinical psychologist at the substantive hearing for the parties' Care of Children Act (the Act) dispute. This was declined as it did not comply with s 133 of the Act. The respondent also wanted notice to produce documents. However, he had made no application to the Court and there was no information before the Judge as to what documents sought were objected to. The matter would have to be dealt with at the commencement of the hearing. Lawyer for child was asked to prepare the bundle of documents. Judgment Date: 24 October 2019. * * * Note: names have been changed to comply with legal requirements. * * *