What does family court handle?
Family Court Family courts manage and adjudicate disputes between parents and others with parental responsibility for children and young people, including: living arrangements. time spent in the company of parents. communicating with parents.
Which court handles divorce cases Arizona?
The Superior Court has jurisdiction over: family law (divorce, legal separation, annulment, paternity)
How many superior courts are in Arizona?
174 superior court
Across the state’s appellate and trial courts, there are seven supreme court justices, 22 courts of appeal judges, and 174 superior court judges. Elected judges’ terms take effect on the first Monday in January following their election. To read more about judicial elections in Arizona, click here.
Can child custody be appealed?
Yes, if you do not agree with the decision that a family court judge has made regarding child custody, you can file an appeal to petition a higher court to change the decision, reverse it, or order a re-trial of the initial case.
Can a family court order be overturned?
The court’s decision is usually final. In certain circumstances you may be able to appeal the court’s decision. You can only appeal in very limited circumstances, for example if the judge made a very serious mistake or because the judge did not follow the proper legal procedure.
Who gets the house in a divorce in Arizona?
Yes. A few states, including Arizona, have a “community property law” which states that both spouses own all property and debt acquired during a marriage. During divorce, this community property is typically divided equally between husband and wife. Certain conditions can change this 50-50 distribution.
Does each county in AZ have a superior court?
Each county has at least one superior court judge. Article VI § 14 of the Arizona Constitution provides the superior court with jurisdiction over: • Cases and proceedings in which exclusive jurisdiction is not vested by law in another court.
What types of cases do superior courts handle?
Superior courts handle:
- All civil cases (family law, probate, juvenile, and other civil cases);
- All criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions, like traffic tickets);
- Small claims cases and appeals of small claims cases;
- Appeals of civil cases involving $25,000 or less; and.