Role and structure of the Family Justice Courts

Family Cluster

Deals with divorce, probate, adoption, deputyship and international child abduction cases.

Family Dispute Resolution Cluster

Deals with family dispute resolution services, maintenance mediation and counselling and psychological services.

Family Protection and Support Cluster

Deals with protection against family violence, maintenance, protection for vulnerable adults and Youth Courts cases such as youth arrest, family guidance and care and protection.

Strategic Planning and Research Division

Deals with planning and policy, performance management and research, strategic relations and programmes, and judicial capability development.

Computer and Information Services Directorate

Ensures the FJC is at the forefront of new IT trends and developments.

Anticipates and implements IT solutions for the organisation while safeguarding the FJC's IT assets from cyber-security threats.

Corporate Services Directorate

Oversees the FJC's human resources, security, record management, administrative functions and the library.

Finance and Procurement Directorate

Promotes proper stewardship of the FJC's financial resources, through the implementation of frameworks that promote financial prudence, value-for-money practices and financial accountability.

Infrastructure and Court Services Directorate

Strategises the use of resources and services that best support the hearing process.

It includes the Infrastructure Section, Court Reporting Services Section and Interpreters Section.

Office of Public Affairs

Oversees the planning and execution of public engagement and communication efforts to position the FJC as a forward-thinking and outward-looking organisation with effective public service delivery.