family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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In fact, the Fairfaxes had recently appeared in family court.
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
Parents who divorced under the old system are also now eligible to have their custody arrangement reviewed by the family court.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
Under the new law, a family court can decide whether to grant sole or joint custody to divorcing couples.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
A hearing had been set in family court and a judge would make a determination about Willow in the next two months.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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