Paternity

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of legal fatherhood.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the plaintiff resides.…

Parking Tickets

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Improper parking violations.

Where do I go?

See the section under traffic and parking Civil Infractions.…

Parenting Time

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of time spent with the non-custodial parent.

Where do I go?

The Family Court.…

Name Changes

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Actions involving change of names.

Where do I go?

The Family Court where the petitioner has resided for a minimum 1-year period.…

Municipal Civil Infractions

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Non-traffic civil infractions such as building code, nuisance, trail ways, dog, park and curfew offenses that are violations of a local ordinance.

Where do I go?

The District Court.…

Misdemeanor

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of who has the legal duty and power to care for a person under age 18 years or a person 18 years or older, who because of some legal disability such as incompetence, is considered unable to care for him/herself.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the person resides or is fo…

Mentally Impaired Proceedings

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

Cases involving mental illness or development disabilities.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the mentally ill person resides.…

Marriage

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The creation of a legal relationship between a husband and wife.

Where do I go?

The District or Probate Court.…

Landlord/Tenant

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

 Proceedings to recover possession of premises and/or obtain a money judgment.

Where do I go?

The District Court where the premises are located. If there is a claim for a money judgement on a landlord/tenant case, the District Court has jurisdiction up to $25,000. If a claim for mone…

Guardianship

Posted on June 19th, 2018

What is it?

The determination of who has the legal duty and power to care for a person under age 18 years or a person 18 years or older, who because of some legal disability such as incompetence, is considered unable to care for him/herself.

Where do I go?

The Probate Court where the person resides or is fo…