Family Courts

The Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court was created in January 1993.  A total of 13 judges preside over family and juvenile cases.

The Family Court helps people with divorce, annulment, child custody, visitation rights, child support, spousal support, community property division, name changes, adoption, and abuse and neglect.

A large portion of cases in the Family Courts are initiated and finalized by parties who do not have the benefit of working with the advice of counsel (pro se).  These individuals relay upon the Family Law Self-Help Center for forms and information about the Family Courts.  While the center does not offer legal advice, a wealth of information is available to pro se litigants.