A type of court is a Probate court, which is a court that deals with the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person. An Appellate court is a court that hears appeals from lower courts or tribunals. A CIRCUIT court is a court that has jurisdiction over a geographic area, typically a state or region. A MOOT court is a simulated court proceeding used to practice and develop legal argumentation skills. Finally, a DIVORCE court is a court that handles matters related to DIVORCE, such as child custody and division of assets.