family court

noun

Examples of family court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Girl’s mother raised concerns The killing occurred just two months after Duran and his ex Mona Clarke settled a custody battle in Broward family court. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 Mitchell's lawsuit alleges Gibson revealed public information about her and their daughter by sharing his motion in family court through a Google Drive link that remains accessible on his Instagram account as of May 8. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 According to a Suffolk probate and family court document reviewed by PEOPLE, Aldamir was appointed a temporary guardian as an incapacitated person in September 2022. Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Prosecutors said Russell's attempts to find someone to kill her ex-husband started after a family court judge awarded permanent, sole custody of their two children to their father in April 2021. Krista Johnson, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family court 

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family court was in 1917

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“Family court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20court. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Legal Definition

family court

noun
: a court that has jurisdiction and often advisory powers over domestic disputes involving the rights and duties of husband, wife, parent, or child especially in matters affecting the support, custody, and welfare of children compare juvenile court

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