The set of Family Justice Rules 2024 is collectively referred to as the FJR 2024. The FJR 2024 comprises:
a. Family Justice (General) Rules 2024.
b. Family Justice (Probate and Other Matters) Rules 2024.
c. Family Justice (Protection from Harassment) Rules 2024.
d. Family Justice
(Criminal Proceedings in Youth Courts) Rules 2024.
The Family Justice Rules (as in force immediately before 15 October 2024) are referred to as the FJR 2014.
Unless otherwise provided in Part 1 Rule 2 of the Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 and Part 1 Rule 2 of the Family Justice (Probate and Other Matters) Rules 2024, the FJR 2024 will generally apply to:
Refer to Part 1 Rule 2 of the Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 and Part 1 Rule 2 of the Family Justice (Probate and Other Matters) Rules 2024 for details on the applicability of the FJR 2024.
Under Part 1 Rule 2(1) of the Family Justice (General) Rules 2024, the FJR 2014 are revoked with effect from 15 October 2024. However, the FJR 2014 will continue to apply in the circumstances highlighted below:
Refer to Part 1 Rule 2(3) of the Family Justice (General) Rules 2024 and Part 1 Rule 2(2) of the Family Justice (Probate and Other Matters) Rules 2024 for details on the applicability of the FJR 2014.