Probate court
Juveline Court, or young offender's court
Family court typically handles divorce cases.
A special victims unit detective is someone who handles cases involving rape, sexual battery and cases involving children. A knowledge or degree in Law Enforcement is important, and some sensitivity training is important as well.
The three main types of courts that specialize in only one type of case are probate courts (handle matters related to wills and estates), bankruptcy courts (focus on cases involving individuals or organizations in financial distress), and juvenile courts (deal with cases involving minors).
The Virginia General District Court does not have juries; it typically handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and civil cases involving claims up to $25,000. Cases in this court are decided by a judge rather than a jury. For cases that require a jury trial, parties can appeal to the Circuit Court.
Family court typically handles divorce cases.
Divorce cases are typically handled by family court.
A Personal Injury Lawyer typically handles cases involving injuries wrongly incurred. If the whiplash was the fault of another party, a personal injury lawyer would be the best place to get advice.
Federal cases involving citizens of different states are called "diversity" cases if that is the claimed basis for Federal court jurisdiction.
Courts that hear cases involving young people are known as juvenile courts.
It is the limited jurisdiction that hears cases involving petty cash crimes.
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