The focus in unified family courts is to consolidate and/or coordinate related cases, netting judicial economy, and hopefully, savings in fees and costs for litigants.

The term “family court” typically conjures up images of mothers and fathers storming the courthouse doors after a long battle over child custody. But the family court is more than just child custody.

Jefferson County uses a case management process for Family Court that distinguishes it from other trial courts. The “One Family, One Judge, One Court” approach, allows cases to be presented in ...