| dc.description.abstract | In Bangladesh, as in other diverse states of the world, individuals reside with their
families. In a formal sense, a family consists of a husband and wife along with their
offspring. It is often stated that to make mistakes is a human characteristic. Family
disputes come from misconceptions. From this perspective, the Family Court in
Bangladesh was instituted through the family courts ordinance of 1985, which
significantly contributed to resolving disputes related to marriage, divorce,
maintenance, guardianship, and child custody. The Family Courts Ordinance of 1985
provided a legal framework for these Courts; however, the family court act of 2023
introduces significant changes to expedite case resolution by abrogating that
Ordinance. Moreover, significant judicial rulings have strengthened women's rights,
child welfare, and the enforcement of maintenance orders. This paper provides an
extensive discussion of the authority of family courts, along with the five areas of
jurisdiction under Bangladeshi law. It also determines the courts authorized to
adjudicate family-related cases and suggests methods to enhance the efficacy of the
Family Court system.
Keywords: Bangladesh, family court, judicial development | en_US |
