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Intake Service
The Intake Officer has special skills and training. This officer is the first person you will meet and to whom you will relate your concerns. The intake officer is very experienced and has wide knowledge about the kinds of issues that families face and the services that will best assist them to resolve their family matters. The Intake Officer, after listening to you, will direct you to the person or agency that will best suit your needs.
Children Services
Children's Waiting Room
The Family Court has a children's waiting room for the convenience of parents and children in Court. The centre is well equipped with toys and other activities to keep your babies, toddlers and young children occupied and entertained, while you are receiving assistance from members of the Court.
Youth Waiting Room
The Family Court has a youth waiting room where children and young persons can engage in meaningful activities while awaiting the Court's attention. This is done under the watchful eye of trained youth care officers. There is a library. There are audio visual sets and computers.
Probation Service
Probation officers are specially trained social workers who monitor and assist families with respect to compliance with orders and resolutions of difficulties. They are officers of the Court who will investigate problems in the family and will prepare a report for the Court.
Mediation Service
Mediation services are provided by persons who are specially trained in family mediation. The mediator is an impartial third party and therefore does not take sides. The mediator will help you and your spouse or partner to discuss your issues and come to an agreement that is satisfactory to both of you.
Family Counseling Service
Family conflict can sometimes be stressful, and families as well as individuals must be empowered to make the important decisions that they must face. Our family counselors are trained to assist in this regard.
Judicial Services
The Judges and Magistrates of the Family Court are widely experienced and specially trained in family matters. They will decide all matters in which you and our spouse or partner have not reached an agreement or matters in which there must be a court hearing. One such matter is adoption. While the Adoption Board is the only agency that is legally responsible for arranging adoptions, adoption orders must be made in the Family Court.
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