family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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The case will return to the family court to be dealt with at a later date.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
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
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
Rahimi, which the court decided in 2024, the defendant had been deemed dangerous by a family court judge, based on allegations made by his former girlfriend.
From Slate • Mar. 3, 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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