What types of cases can be filed in this Court

What types of cases can be filed in this Court?

Below is a list of actions that are heard in this Court. Please click on the link to learn what types of papers need to be filed and the procedure after you file.

	*Be appointed a Guardian of a Person who is either mentally ill, physically incapacitated, or mentally retarded*
	*Be appointed a Guardian of a Minor Child*
	*Adopt a child*
	*Change a name*
	*File a Divorce*
	*File for a Separation*
	*Establish Paternity (Establish the biological father of a child)*
	*File for Child Support, custody and/or visitation*
	*Get protection from Abuse*

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