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The COUNTY DEPARTMENT is divided into the following six divisions. Each division is headed by a presiding judge. The types of cases heard in each division depend on the nature of the controversy.   The Chancery Division hears matters concerning: injunctions class actions mortgage foreclosures name changes declaratory judgments contract matters creditors' rights liens construction of wills and trusts trusteeships receiverships dissolutions of partnerships and corporations statutory and administrative reviews vehicle impoundment   The County Division hears matters concerning: adoption marriage of minors annexation and deannexation of land to a tax body elections inheritance taxes mental health proceedings real estate taxes municipal organizations   The Criminal Division hears cases in which the state alleges the commission of a serious criminal act such as: armed robbery assault burglary criminal sexual assault murder   The Domestic Relations Division hears matters concerning: dissolution of marriage (formerly divorce) legal separation invalidity of marriage civil orders of protection child support child custody and visitation parentage enforcement and modification of previously entered judgments in these matters The Law Division hears civil suits for recovery of monetary damages in excess of $30,000 in the city of Chicago, and in excess of $100,000 in the suburban districts, as well as many types of administrative reviews. Cases heard include: personal injury/wrongful death motor vehicle injury medical malpractice legal malpractice product liability intentional tort construction injuries commercial litigation   fraud breach of contract breach of warranty employment security property damage premises liability miscellaneous remedies The Probate Division hears matters concerning wills and administration of estates. Cases heard include: probate and contest of wills and testamentary instruments claims against an estate arising in contract, tort or otherwise administration of estates of decedents, disabled persons, minors and wards contracts to make a will construction of wills actions arising under the Illinois Power of Attorney Act   Disclaimer   ©2000-2006 Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County