The Service Tree lists all services in "branched" groups, starting with the very general and moving to the very specific. Click on the name of any group name to see the sub-groups available within it. Click on a service code to see its details and the providers who offer that service.
Court Filing Offices
Related services
Adoption Petition Filing Offices
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions requesting court approval for adoption of a child. The petition generally includes identifying information about the adoptive parents, a description of their relationship with the child to be adopted, the legal reason for termination of parental rights, a description of the reasons the adoptive parents are appropriate for the child, and a statement that adoption is in the child's best interests. The written consent of the birthparents or the court order terminating their parental rights is generally filed with the petition.
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions requesting protection of the court under federal bankruptcy laws.
Child Support Petition Filing Offices
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions related to establishment of or modifications to child support orders or health insurance provision requirements.
Divorce Petition Filing Offices
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions relating to the annulment or dissolution of a marriage or a legal separation.
Probate Petition Filing Offices
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions related to probate of estates, wills or trusts, or guardianship/conservatorship issues.
Temporary Restraining Order Filing Offices
Divisions or programs of the court that accept and file petitions requesting that the court issue an order which prohibits harassment or abusive behavior on the part of an abusive individual until the court can set a hearing to review the evidence and determine what permanent relief is appropriate.