Family Division

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Circuit Court Family

The Family Division of the Circuit Court hears civil cases involving dissolution of marriage, name changes and injunctions for domestic and repeat violence. Please visit the Family Information & Forms Page for more information related to the family division.

Juvenile Dependency

The Family Division also hears all matters relating to juveniles who have been abandoned, abused, or neglected, surrendered for the purpose of adoption, or who are persistent runaways, habitually truant or ungovernable.

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Circuit Family

Judge Don T. Hall

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Magistrate Matthew Peters

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If you wish to observe or attend by remote means please contact the Judge’s office for further instructions.

Circuit Family Forms

 

Circuit Family Division 3

Judge Kevin Bruning

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Magistrate Paul Hudson

Effective January 3, 2022 all hearings with the exception of non-evidentiary hearings 15 minutes or less will be held in-person
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Circuit Family Division 4

Judge Charles Sniffen

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Magistrate / Hearing Officer Vincent A. Giura

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Child Support Enforcement

Magistrate / Hearing Officer Laura M. Hale

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Circuit Family Division 1

Judge Rochelle Curley

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Circuit Family Division 2

Judge Maria Ruhl

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Child Support Enforcement

Magistrate / Hearing Officer Lawrence A. Jacobs

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If you wish to observe or attend by remote means please contact the Judge’s office for further instructions.

South County Family Division 1

Judge Danielle Brewer

Overview
  1. Non-Evidentiary Hearings (scheduled for less than 30 minutes) may be held via Zoom.
  2. Case Management Conferences (CMC) will remain on Zoom.
  3. Pre-Trial Conferences (PTC) will remain on Zoom.
  4. If you would like to be in person please schedule your hearing on Wednesdays or Thursdays, and notify the JA.
  5. Pro Se Docket will be held via zoom.
  6. All Notices of Hearing should reflect the manner in which the hearing will be conducted.
  7. Hybrid hearings should be requested through the JA.
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South County Family Division 2

Judge Maria Ruhl

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Natalya S. Evans

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South County Floating Courtroom F