Family
The family justice system exists to help families resolve disputes arising in respect of family matters quickly and with the minimum of disruption to those involved.
Family Justice System
A brief overview of the nature of the family justice system.
Family Division and Family Court
Details of the differences and similarities between the Family Division and the Family Court.
Family Judges
Find out more about what type of judge hears the various types of family cases.
Types of Family Cases
Details of the range of disputes that come before the Family Court and the Family Division of the High Court.
The Judge’s Role in a Family Case
How a judge approaches and manages a family case.
Family Transparency Implementation Group
The Transparency Implementation Group and the related sub-groups were created by the President of the Family Division.
Open Reporting Provisions
Read about the provisions that now apply across England and Wales following a two-year pilot
Opens in a new window. Public Law Outline (PLO)
Find out more about the re-launch of the PLO in January 2023, and the Refocus webinar in November 2024