family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Judge Tolson held the final hearing and said the family court did not need to wait for the outcome of the police investigation, or carry out its own investigation.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
At the time of the family court hearing, police were investigating.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 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
Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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