family court
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of family court
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Under the new law, a family court can decide whether to grant sole or joint custody to divorcing couples.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
It was only in the course of appealing the family court ruling did Torres Campos’ lawyer mention that the two cited precedents were “invented case law.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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
“However, if the matrimonial pot does not meet the financial needs of both parties, the U.K. family court may consider splitting pre-marital assets acquired before marriage, as we explain below,” the law firm adds.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
Nor is it so surprising, on some level, that a boy named Amcher would end up in family court.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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