family court

noun

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Earlier this month, Hudson, Sterling and Ahmed attended a Parliamentary debate with MP Jess Asato, the Birth Companions Institute and Project Accountability to discuss children’s social care, maternal imprisonment, the family courts, housing provision and intergenerational cycles of trauma. Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026 The bill would also direct family court judges to weigh a parent’s acceptance of aspects of a child’s identity — such as their gender identity — when determining parental time. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026 In 2021, an Alabama family court judge granted Colvin's petition to expunge her record. Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026 Since his 2022 judicial election, Claustro had served in family court. Sean Emery, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for family court

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 5 Feb. 2026.

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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