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Singapore Courts. Family law deals with legal issues within the family, such as divorce, probate or family violence. It also covers the treatment and protection of young persons.
- In view of the current COVID-19 situation, please note that for Maintenance (MSS) and Family Violence (SS) cases dealt with by Family Court 1, unless you are notified by the Court via Registrar’s Notice, email or phone call, your case will proceed to be dealt with by the court.
Find out how to get to the Family Justice Courts, its operating hours and how to find your way around with a floor-by-floor directory.
The Family Justice Courts (FJC) are part of the court system in Singapore that upholds the law and ensures justice is accessible to all. It has judicial power to hear family-related cases that involve legal issues within the family, such as divorce, probate, maintenance and family violence, among other cases.
The CJC provides self-represented parties with the following information and practical support services. The Friends of Litigants-in-Person programme. Helping to Empower Litigants-in-Person (HELP) Centre. You may also contact the following organisations if you need support: Care Corner Counselling Centre. ComCare. Samaritans of Singapore.
Jul 8, 2014 · What the Act is about. The Act covers the constitution, jurisdiction and powers of the Family Justice Courts, and the administration of justice in the Family Justice Courts. It seeks to strengthen court infrastructure and enhance court management processes to better protect and support our families. Key Features of the Act.
Address : Family Justice Courts Building. 3 Havelock Square. Singapore 059725. Tel. 65878423 (6-JUSTICE) 1800 5878423 (1800-JUSTICE) Fax. 64355112. https://www.judiciary.gov.sg. Mission Statement : Making justice accessible to families and youth through effective counselling, mediation and adjudication. Presiding Judge.
Mar 1, 2024 · Filing of records of appeal and written cases for appeals to the Family Division of the High Court under Part 18 Division 59 of the Family Justice Rules. Filing of written submissions for appeals against registrars in the Family Division of the High Court under Part 18 Division 58 of the Family Justice Rules. 126.
4 days ago · Timeline of Divorce Proceedings. The timeline below provides an overview of the divorce process on both the simplified and normal tracks. Do note that the exact process may vary from case to case. The above timeline is based on the Family Justice Court (FJC)'s e-brochure, Divorce in Singapore: The Essentials.
Apr 20, 2023 · Reforms to court proceedings and procedure in the FJC. The Bill amends primary legislation to support the upcoming revamp of the Family Justice Rules (“ FJR ”). The FJR revamp will simplify the rules of family proceedings, making them more streamlined and efficient.
