Family courts manage and adjudicate disputes between parents and others with parental responsibility for children and young people, including: living arrangements.
The Family Advocate assists members of a family to reach an agreement on disputed issues of custody, access and guardianship. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the Family Advocate evaluates the parties' circumstances in light of the best interests of the child and makes a recommendation to the Court.
The Family Court has jurisdiction to hear all family law matters except divorce.