INJUNCTION (PRELIMINARY): A court order prohibiting someone from taking any action or ordering someone to reverse an injustice or violation. ORDER: Instruction of a court or judge, usually reduced to writing. RESPONSE (UPON REQUEST): Response to a written communication from the respondent/respondent addressing each of the plaintiff/applicant`s allegations in his/her complaint. APPLICATION: An application to a court or judge in a pending case for an order ordering an act in favour of the applicant. JURISDICTION: The power of a particular court to hear and decide cases involving certain categories of persons or allegations. The family court has jurisdiction over most cases of juvenile delinquency, adult domestic violence crimes, and family civil lawsuits such as divorce and custody. Court stenographer The court stenographer records every word that is said during hearings on a special machine. Custody of a minor child has two aspects: custody and physical custody. Custody is the legal power to make decisions for the child.B, such as where they will go to school, what religion they grew up in, and when they will receive medical care. Custody is the one with which the child lives. There may also be hearings or a hearing where you can present witnesses or present your case orally, but the written documents you file are a crucial part of any case. Without them, there would be no case before the courts.
If the respondent does not file a response to a petition (a response), you (the petitioner) can still advance your case – even if the other party will not cooperate. This condition must also be met in other family law cases, except: TRANSFER: The transfer of a case from one court to another. See also PRE-TRIAL DETENTION and WAIVER. A counterclaim is a written application to the court for a legal action filed by a defendant after a claim has been served on him. Persons in need of supervision — PINS (S-Petition) CAPIAS: A court order to detain a person. It is usually issued when a party to the proceedings does not appear at a hearing or court proceedings. 4. Prepare for the hearing. Make sure you know how to prepare the dish. After completing the application and any supporting documents, you must submit it to the clerk of your local district court.
This officially opens the case. The judge, after hearing all parties to the case, decides who should have custody of the child and signs an official court document called a custody order. To do this, you can file a request for default with the clerk. This means you can move forward with your case and schedule a final hearing, and a judge will make a decision even if the other party doesn`t cooperate. Your lawyer, whether hired privately or assigned to you by the court, is there to protect your rights. CALL ON YOUR LAWYER. CONSENT: An agreement between the parties that resolves outstanding issues before the courts. More than one hearing date may be required before the judge makes a decision. In a complex case, the judge may issue a preliminary injunction on the custody agreement until a final decision is made. If the other party files an objection to which you wish to respond, you can file a reply to the opposition/counter-motion (pdf to be completed) where you can provide the judge with additional facts in support of your case. Submit it before going to court.
PARTY: A person who has filed an application with the court or against whom an application has been filed. A petitioner or defendant. COMPLAINANT: The person who appeals to the court by filing a complaint. If you and your child`s parents are unable to reach an agreement on physical and legal custody, you must apply or ask the court to enter into the desired custody arrangement. There are usually three steps to apply for custody: the preparation phase, the registration phase and the judicial phase. The exact requirements and process for each step will vary depending on the status and facts of the case. The judicial officer is an untrained deputy sheriff who is responsible for maintaining order and security in the courtroom. CLAIM: Costs; a factual statement in a petition or complaint that must be proven if the petition or complaint is to be found to be true. If a child is placed in foster care for twelve (12) months or more, a case called a foster review will be filed with the Family Court. The court decides what to do with the foster child. This examination could result in the loss of custody of their child by a parent or the return of a child to their parents.
If a child remains in foster care, there must be another hearing within a year. The parent has the right to a lawyer for a foster care examination. In most cases, children have the right to a lawyer in family court. The judge will hire a lawyer who will be called the guardian of the child. There is no fee for the assistance of a legal leader. Guardians may be lawyers working for the office of the parent or guardian or lawyers with a private practice appointed by the court. In juvenile delinquency cases, the facts of the application are presented by the Deputy District Prosecutor. Deputy district prosecutors present cases involving serious violent crimes. First, take the time to decide in detail what kind of custody arrangement you want. Do you want sole custody? Are there any decisions you would like to make with your child`s other parent? Where will your child go to school? These and other details need to be clarified during the custody process. CONTEMPT: An act of a person who intentionally disregards a court order or fails to comply with a court order.
In contentious paternity or support cases, the Ministry of Social Services represents the custodial parent, regardless of income. The court will assign a lawyer to a man who denies paternity or to a person accused of violating a support order if that person cannot afford a lawyer. Probation Officer The probation officer works for the county probation department. As a general rule, no probation officer is present in family court unless the judge requests his presence. Sometimes the judge asks the probation division to gather information about the people involved in a case and report back to the court. If a child has been removed from the parental home due to certain serious problems, the Ministry of Social Services may decide that the problems cannot be resolved within a reasonable period of time, usually 12 months after the removal of the child. In this situation, the ministry can file an application for permanent negligence to ask the court to terminate the parents` parental rights and give the child up for adoption. Appeal Turn to a higher court to change the decision of a court of first instance. As a general rule, appeals are brought and decided only on legal issues. Lawyers appointed Lawyers appointed by the court to represent a party who is entitled to a lawyer but does not have the means to do so.
Judge The judge is responsible for the courtroom and decides what will happen in a case. He or she sits at a desk (also called a bench) at the front of the courtroom. As in other courts, the judge wears a black robe. Approval of Foster Care (L-Petition) and Foster Care Reviews (K-Petition) Emancipation and Approval of Minor Marriages. Persons under the age of 18 who wish to marry or be “emancipated” (i.e. who are legally free from parental control) may seek the consent of the family court. The self-help center does not have forms for the authorization of minor marriages, but information about emancipation in the Emancipation section of this site. Petition forms can be requested from the Office of the Family Court Clerk.
The application is an affidavit setting out the facts of the case to be decided by the family court. If you are not represented by a lawyer, you must complete the application yourself. In juvenile delinquency cases, the district prosecutor will prepare the petition. If possible, you should consult a lawyer before filing an application. The application must be submitted to the clerk of the family court. The Registrar ensures that the application is properly registered (filed) and sets a date for the first hearing of the case. Admission Voluntary declaration that a fact claimed in a petition is true. Youth Affairs.
The Family Court oversees all cases in which there are allegations of child abuse or neglect or where minors are accused of participating in unlawful conduct. These issues are largely dealt with by the Juvenile Division of the District Prosecutor. The family court may also approve work permits for minors under the age of 14. Visit work permit for minors for more information. Termination of parental rights and adoptions. If there are serious reasons why a parent should no longer have a parental relationship with a child (such as suspension, neglect, abuse, etc.), the family court may terminate that parent`s rights. If someone else wants to become the legal parent of a child, the family court can grant an adoption when the parent-child relationship is legally established. For more information, see the Adoptions and Termination of Parental Rights section of this website. On the day of your trial, make sure you are on time. If for some reason you can`t make it, let your lawyer know in time so they can ask the court to fix the case for another day. If you have lost your hearing date information, call your lawyer or call the Family Court Clerk`s Office.
