Family Justice Courts
| Family Justice Courts | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Singapore |
| Location | Family Justice Courts, No 3 Havelock Square, Singapore 059725 |
| Composition method | Judges are appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Chief Justice |
| Website | https://www.judiciary.gov.sg |
| Presiding Judge | |
| Currently | Justice Teh Hwee Hwee |
| Since | 1 October 2023 |
The Family Justice Courts (FJC) is a grouping of courts in the judicial system of Singapore that comprises the Youth Courts, Family Courts and High Court (Family Division). The Youth Courts hear cases related to children and young persons, the Family Courts hear all family proceedings except cases that fall under the Youth Courts, and the Family Division of the High Court primarily hears appeals against the decisions of the Family Courts and the Youth Courts.
The FJC applies the principles of Therapeutic Justice, an approach focused on interest-based problem-solving for families, rather than fault-finding between parties. The FJC aims to make justice accessible to families and youth through effective counselling, mediation, and adjudication, with a commitment to delivering justice that protects, empowers, and restores.