Jurisdiction

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The power of the court to decide cases before it. This power depends on the type of case and how closely connected the parties are to the county where the court is located.…

Judicial Tenure Commission

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The panel which reviews and investigates complaints against judges, and makes recommendations to the Supreme Court for discipline or removal, if appropriate.…

Judgment

Posted on June 19th, 2018
The decision of a court.…

Joint Custody

Posted on June 19th, 2018
An order of the family division which provides: 1. Parents will share in major decisions affecting their children (joint legal custody). 2. Children will live with one parent part of the time and the other parent part of the time (joint physical custody).…