How Do I?, Family Court handles all types of family law matters. Family law is the term generally used when referring to actions for divorce, legal separation, annulment, parentage, child custody, visitation, support (child and spousal), domestic violence restraining orders, and family related issues., (Note: These definitions are for informational purposes only and not legal advice.) How To , Most family court judges are located at the Family Courts and Services Center, but some judges have their chambers and courtrooms at the Regional Justice Center., A parent seeking to visit with a child may file a petition in Family Court against the person or persons who have custody of the child. Custody and visitation matters are often heard together within the same hearing, but a visitation petition may also be filed as a separate matter., Family Court Family and Juvenile Court handles all family law matters including: Adoptions Child or spousal support Dependency Divorce or legal separation Domestic violence, Civil Protection Orders Guardianship & Probate Juvenile- Offender, Truancy, Youth at Risk, Child in Need of Services Minor Guardianship Parenting Plans, and Paternity.