Family Matters consist of legal issues involving child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoption, custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, child support , termination of parental rights, as well as mental health and mental habilitation.
To the greatest extent practicable, feasible and lawful, cases involving members of the same family are heard by one Family Court in order to minimize court appearances, reduce the risk of conflicting court orders and ensure quality decisions based on the full knowledge of the issues affecting the family.
Along with their community partners, CFSA works to ensure that children involved in the public child welfare system grow up in safe, permanent homes with strong families...
The Mental Health and Habilitation Branch of the Family Court processes matters relating to the hospitalization and continued treatment of persons found to be in need of mental health services and to persons with intellectual disabilities.