The bulletin presents the latest statistics on the type and volume of family cases that are received and processed through the justice system of England and Wales.
It focuses on all areas of family justice including public and private law cases; matrimonial matters e.g. divorce; domestic violence remedy orders; forced marriage protection orders; female genital mutilation protection orders; adoption; mental capacity e.g. Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian, and the Probate Service. Data available include number of cases starting and disposed of, applications and orders made, timeliness measures and legal representation. Data are available at a national, regional and designated family judge (DFJ) area.
These statistics are used to monitor court workloads, assist in the development of family justice policy and its subsequent monitoring and evaluation.