family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Lawyers who navigate the system for divorces, custody disputes and family court battles say it will be complicated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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
Under the new law, a family court can decide whether to grant sole or joint custody to divorcing couples.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
"Assistant district attorney. Judge: family court, state supreme court, appellate division. Appellate has two p's and two /'s. Never married, no children."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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