“domestic relations”

The following 2 entries include the term domestic relations.

court of domestic relations

noun phrase

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

domestic relations court

noun

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