The Family Law Division helps parties resolve family matters, including divorce, child custody, support and visitation, legal separation, nullity, parentage (paternity), spousal/domestic partner support and various types of restraining orders. Family Court also has a Self-Help Unit that offers guidance to self-represented litigants and mediation services that assist the parties in reaching an amicable agreement.

Starting January 1, 2026, you and your spouse or partner can file one joint petition together. This starts your divorce or legal separation case. It can be a calmer way to begin the process, but it doesn’t finish your divorce. You’ll still have more steps to complete.