family court

noun

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Davis was also recently hired to represent Tarrant County District Clerk Tom Wilder in a lawsuit seeking his removal in relation to his handling of a case in family court. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025 While Halle Bailey was awarded sole custody of Halo as the case plays out, a full hearing is slated for July in L.A. family court. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2025 She was later promoted to supervising judge in Manhattan’s family court in 1986. Makena Gera, People.com, 22 July 2025 In 1972, Judge Sheindlin returned to the legal field as an assistant prosecutor in New York's family court system. Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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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