What court hears divorces?
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What court hears divorces?
Circuit courts have original jurisdiction in civil cases such as divorce, property division and child custody. The district Courts are the trial courts of general, unlimited jurisdiction in the state.
Who hears divorce cases?
Supreme Court: Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Jurisdiction 1059, Family Law Division of the Supreme Court of NSW.
What does CI stand for in court cases?
confidential informant
What is a show cause in court?
The petition and a proposed order are presented to a judge. If the judge is satisfied the petition indicates a possible violation of a prior court order, the judge will sign the proposed order. This is known as an order to show cause.
What can I expect at a show cause hearing?
If a party is successful at a show cause hearing, the court will make orders that it deems appropriate so that the matter can be progressed swiftly. This will usually include a timetable for the parties to file any additional pleadings and evidence.
Can you go to jail for show cause?
And, in some extreme circumstances, such as repeated violations, the judge can find one party to be in “contempt of court” – when a party violates a court order, it’s called “contempt of court,” and a judge can impose penalties, including monetary fines or even jail time.
