Family court typically has jurisdiction over divorce cases.
Every jurisdiction has a court designated to hear divorce cases. They have different titles in every state. In New York the Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all matrimonial matters. In Massachusetts the Probate and Family Court has jurisdiction over divorce cases. You can check the court for each state at the related link provided below.
US district courts have trial jurisdiction (aka original jurisdiction) over federal court cases.
No. Generally, that must be done in the court that has jurisdiction over the child. In the case of a divorce, the court where the divorce was filed has jurisdiction over the child.
Yes, federal courts do not have jurisdiction over divorce cases. Divorce cases are typically handled in state courts.
A federal court has jurisdiction over constitutional violations.
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ALL cases that originate from the circuit over which the appellate court has jurisdiction.
No. Divorce falls under the purview of state law.
The authority of a court to rule on certain cases is known as the jurisdiction of the court. State courts have jurisdiction over matters within that state, and different levels of courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits involving different amounts of money. Federal courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits between citizens of different states, or cases based on federal statutes.
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In cases involving ambassadors, it is the Supreme Court of the United States that has original jurisdiction. The Supreme Court was formed in 1789.