The Family Division is a separate division maintained by the Superior Court, pursuant to 4 V.I. Code Ann. § 174. There are secured courtrooms and support personnel to provide the child and the family with a facility and an atmosphere that enhances the overall goal of privacy, rehabilitation of the child, and conciliation of the family unit. The Family Division maintains: Domestic Relations Case Files Domestic relations cases include: Juvenile Matters In accordance with Superior Court Rule 81 (a), the term “child” shall apply to any person under the age of eighteen years. Further, in accordance with Superior Court Rule 81 (b), “Juvenile Causes” shall include any proceeding originating through a complaint to the court alleging that a child is within the jurisdiction of the juvenile and domestic relations division of the court under 4 V.I. Code Ann. § 4. Legal matters involving children include: Probate Matters Probate matters include the settlement of estates of deceased persons and the associated fiduciary relations. Click here to go to the Probate Division.

The other matters handled by the Family Division include: