family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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In addition, family court law is going to be changed so it is no longer based on the idea that contact with both parents is usually in a child's best interest.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
In fact, the Fairfaxes had recently appeared in family court.
From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026
But at every turn, the senior Perez said he felt like they hit roadblocks in complicated mental health and family court systems.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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
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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