About the Family Court

Authority

The Family Court of the Fiji Islands officially opened on 31st October 2005. The Family Law Act 2003 came into effect on 1 November 2005.

Jurisdiction

The court is presided over by judges and magistrates. It is vested with  jurisdiction under the Family Law Act 2003 in matters of family law and deals with divorce, property of a marriage relationship, residence, contact and other matters relating to children and maintenance.

The Judicial Department provides administrative and logistical support for the operation of this court, as well as the Australia/Fiji Law and Justice Sector Program.


Location

The principal registry is located at the eastern wing of the Government Buildings (enter from Gladstone Rd), Suva.

The court sits in Suva, Lautoka and Labasa on a daily basis. Circuits are conducted at specified centres at Navua, Nasinu, Nausori, Sigatoka, Nadi, Ba, Tavua, Savusavu, Nabouwalu, Rakiraki and Taveuni.