family court

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Noun family court has 1 sense

family court, domestic relations court, court of domestic relations - a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children)
--₁ is a kind of court, tribunal, judicature

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Family Court

Noun

Definition: A specialized court that handles legal matters pertaining to family and domestic issues, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence.

Example sentences:

The family court granted custody of the child to the mother.
The couple had to appear in family court to finalize their divorce settlement.
The family court provides mediation services for parents who are unable to reach agreements regarding their children.

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