The Civil Division handles:

• Superior Court matters involving lawsuits over $10,000.
• District Court matters involving lawsuits under $10,000.
• Small Claims matters under $5,000.
    - Landlord tenant disputes/summary ejectment
    - Claims for monies owed
  
• Domestic Relations lawsuits:
    - Child Support
    - Domestic Violence
    - Custody, Equitable Distribution of Property, Alimony
    - Absolute Divorce based on a one year separation
  
• Claims of Lien
• Civil Judgments
  
• Upset Bids on Tax Delinquent Properties
  
• Deposits of Disputed Ernest Money in Real Estate Transactions

You will also find in the Civil Division

• Public Access computer terminals to access VCAP (civil case court database)
  
• Self-help Divorce Kits (copying fee required)
  
• Cashier full time at front counter
  
• Microfiche readers for viewing old cases.

For more information, please visit Administrative Office of the Courts Frequently Asked Questions.