Family Division

What is the Family Division?

It is a division of the High Court that has the jurisdiction to deal with all matrimonial matters:

• The Children Act 1989
• The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985

It also deals with:

• Matters relating to Part IV Family Law Act 1996 (Family Homes & Domestic Violence),
• Wardship and adoption applications,
• Declarations in medical treatment cases,
• Final Dissolution matters (Civil Partnerships)

Who are the court managers?

The court manager is Rory Munro.

The deputy court managers are:

• Moira McVeigh, who is responsible for divorce, courts and customer service
• Dawn Miles, who is responsible for listing, public law (including case progression), private law, adoption
• Sian Fox, who is responsible for health & safety and accommodation
• Ruth Ewen, who is responsible for the judicial secretariat team

How do I contact the Family Division?

To contact the Family Division please see our contact us page.