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State Family Courts<\/h1>\n
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Family court is where claims for divorce, child custody, and child support are heard. They also hear cases of adoption and domestic violence. Every state has its own family court system to address the needs of families. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

If you need to file a claim\u2014or you have been served with custody, visitation, or support papers\u2014you’ll want to understand the rules and procedures involved.<\/p>\r\n

Your family law case can be about a wide range of issues, from a name change to spousal support to juvenile delinquency. Your case could also involve legal separation or establishing parentage. Maybe you need a restraining order, or your issue concerns the termination of parental rights. Each state has its own laws and procedures for obtaining a court order.<\/p>\r\n

The following is a list of state-specific family court resources, including access to forms and helpful guides. On these web pages, you should find contact information for each state’s court system. These websites might have information about court records or e-filing tools. Access these pages for information on local rules that apply to your state.<\/p>\r\n

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