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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

Which courts deal with family matters such as divorce and children in England and Wales?

AThe Supreme Court
BMagistrates' Courts only
CCrown Courts
DFamily Courts

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is Family Courts.

Family Courts deal with family law matters such as divorce proceedings, child custody disputes and adoption. These are civil law matters, distinct from criminal cases.

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