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Family Justice Courts appeals

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Appeals can be filed against decisions made by the following Family Justice Courts judges:

  • A district judge or magistrate in the Family Courts.
  • A district judge or magistrate in the Youth Courts.
  • The Registrar, Deputy Registrar or an assistant registrar in the Family Courts.
  • The Registrar, Deputy Registrar or an assistant registrar in the Family Division of the High Court.
  • A judge in the Family Division of the High Court (leave to appeal may be required in some instances).

The process differs for each type of decision. This website only covers the process for appeals against decisions by district judges or magistrates in the Family Courts or Youth Courts. For other cases, you may wish to seek legal advice.

Appeal against a decision by a Family Courts district judge or magistrate

Parties may appeal against a judgment or court order made by a district judge or magistrate in the Family Courts if they are not satisfied with it.

Appeal against a decision by the Youth Courts

For cases in the Youth Courts, parties may appeal against a court decision if they are not satisfied with it.

Appeal against a decision by a Family Courts district judge or magistrate (FJR 2014)

For matters commenced before 15 October 2024 (Family Justice Rules 2014).

Appeal against a decision by a Family Courts district judge or magistrate (FJR 2024)

For cases under the Family Justice (General) Rules and Family Justice (Probate and Other Matters) Rules 2024 (on or after 15 October 2024)
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Last updated on 04 August 20212021/08/04.