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From criminal courts to family courts, survivors are expected to prove the impossible while their abusers hide behind image, influence and intimidation.—Amy Polacko, New York Daily News, 9 July 2025 Questions about Jonah's biological family played a key role in the two family court hearings last month that led to the EPO and restraining orders that were initially approved.—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 For example, before Monday’s meeting, the budget and finance committee will vote to advance an ordinance releasing funding for renovations at Jackson County’s family court, and to fill a two-year contract for food services at the Jackson County Detention Center.—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2025 In Tokyo, yakuza offices cannot operate within 200 meters of schools, child welfare centers, community halls, museums, probation offices and family courts – as well as libraries.—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for family court
: 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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