Intake Form
Intake Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
Jurisdiction of the Court includes Acts
The Family Court is a Magistrate Court established under the Family Court Act, Chapter 93 andhas jurisdiction to hear matters affecting children and families arising under the following laws:
Scope of Sevices
Function of the Court
Overview of the Family Court
Municipal Court
Municipal Court matters primarily involve breaches of local by-laws and community regulations resolved efficiently to support public order and responsible civic conduct. Common examples of these include offences such as littering, sanitation violations, public nuisance matters, and breaches of trade or licensing regulations. The court also manages enforcement proceedings where the Magistrate determines penalties, compliance […]
Finance and Accounts
Finance and Accounts matters primarily involve the management of financial procedures connected to court services and administrative operations handled within the Magistracy. Common examples of these include processes such as payment of court fines, issuance of official receipts, management of financial records, and handling of administrative fees. The section also manages financial reporting procedures where […]
Family Court
Family Court matters primarily involve disputes relating to children, domestic relationships, and family responsibilities resolved through legal procedures designed to protect the wellbeing of all parties involved. Common examples of these include matters such as child maintenance, custody and access arrangements, guardianship applications, and protection orders. The court also manages sensitive family-related disputes where the […]