 Francis I was sometimes criticized for relying too heavily on a small number of advisors, while Henry II, Catherine de Medici and their sons found themselves frequently unable to negotiate between the opposing Guise and Montmorency families in their counsel.Over time, the decision-making apparatus of the King's Council was divided into several royal counsels.The subcouncils of the King's Council can be generally grouped as "governmental councils", "financial councils" and "judicial and administrative councils".