Family Division in United Kingdom

Definition of Family Division

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Family Division : The division of the *High Court concerned with *family proceedings and noncontentious probate matters. Until 1971, it was known as the *Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division. It may hear some appeals (See appellate jurisdiction). The chief judge of the Division is called the President.

Family Division in North Ireland

Family Division is one of the three divisions that make up the High Court. It is concerned with matrimonial and probate matters and proceedings relating to children or adults who cannot make decisions for themselves.