family court

noun

1. court of domestic relations.

Word History and Origins

Origin of family court¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

She said: "There is a fundamental lack of transparency and accountability when it comes to judges and magistrates recognising domestic abuse, recognising coercive control, and hearing child voices in the family court system."

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The organisation represents the interests of children and young people in the family court, and independently advises on what is safe for children and in their best interests.

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If it is then decided the child is at risk of harm, an application can be made to the family court for orders to protect them.

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In the family courts, a different IT flaw caused thousands of documents to go missing, sources say.

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This marked the start of a long and often chaotic journey through the family court system, in which Gordon and Marten repeatedly switched lawyers, represented themselves, or failed to turn up for hearings.

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