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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?

ACrown Courts
BFamily Courts
CMagistrates' Courts only
DThe Supreme Court

Explanation

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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