family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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At the time of the family court hearing, police were investigating.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
The case will return to the family court to be dealt with at a later date.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
We know what works: family court reform that centers safety over shared parenting presumptions; mandatory training on coercive control; limits on custody for abusive partners; strict, enforceable firearm removal; and sustained investment in survivor support.
From Slate ● Apr. 25, 2026
After disagreements over how much time they each had with their son, Taylor filed a paternity and custody action in family court in 2023, and got 50-50 custody.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Martha Cook, the attorney who handled our termination case pro bono, is now a family court judge in Tampa.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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