Case Types Filed in Circuit Court

General Civil

Includes, but not limited to, torts, contract cases, extraordinary writs, condemnation cases, removals from magistrate court, and foreign judgments.

Domestic Relations

Includes, but is not limited to, divorces, paternity suits, annulments, separate maintenance action, urea cases, and original petitions for the establishment of child or spousal support.

Adoption

Mental Hygiene

Guardianship/Conservatorship

Civil Appeal from Magistrate Court

Includes appeals in family violence cases.

Miscellaneous Proceedings

Includes miscellaneous civil proceedings which do not involve a money judgment, generally require only one hearing, and usually are presented by petition rather than complaint. Also includes petitions ancillary to criminal proceedings in Magistrate Court.

Appointment of Guardian for Minors Under 18 Years of Age

Reason: The child receives monetary awards, i.e.

1. 1. Settlements from court cases
   2. Beneficiary in an estate settlement
   3. Beneficiary in a life insurance settlement
   4. May be necessary in some instances if the child lives with grandparents
   5. May be necessary if the child lives with someone other than a parent