Family & Personal related Court proceedings

Updated on 23rd February 2026

This section includes links to Divorce, dissolution, and financial applications; Child contact and residence order applications; and advice on how to represent yourself in court.

1. A Guide to Legally Ending a Marriage – a guide to the legal steps to be taken to end a marriage
2. Divorce: The basics – All divorce proceedings in Guernsey are dealt with in the Royal Court. Link to Collas Crill website which provides an overview of how the process works.
3. Matrimonial Causes – Royal Court webpage – link.
4. Matrimonial Causes – Guernsey Legal Resources – link.
5. Family Proceedings Advisory Service – States of Guernsey webpage – link.
6. Family Proceedings Advisory Service – Royal Court webpage – link.
7. Mediation – Family Proceedings Advisory Service leaflet explaining what Mediation is in the context of a family breakdown, and what issues might be discussed and resolved to mitigate stress and upset for children and young people.
8. Representing Yourself in Court – Are you thinking of representing yourself in a civil court action? We’ve answered some frequently asked questions about acting for yourself in court.