Family code matters not handled by another court, like divorces and issues regarding the parent-child relationship, such as custody and support, are handled in ten Family District Courts. These ten courts also hear termination of parental rights and adoptions. These are in the civil courthouse at 201 Caroline St. Houston, TX 77002. Each Harris county family court has two judges, one elected district court judge and an associate judge chosen by the district judge. They are mostly on the 15th and 16th floors. Two are on the 8th. A case is assigned to a court when it is first filed and, as long as the matter remains in Harris County, it stays in that court; even if a new judge is elected.