Example: Justice Of The Peace Court is lower than Municipal COurt. Municipal Court is lower than Circuit Court. Circuit Court is lower thatn Appeals COurt. Appeals Court is lower than Supeme Court. Etc. Etc.). Got the idea?

UPHOLD the lower court's decision. REVERSE the lower court's decision. REMAND the lower court's decision back to it.

A divorce court is an example of a family court. These are considered to be among the lower courts than handle civil matters.

A 'higher' court will hear an appeal from a 'lower' court

The decision of the lower court is final.