FAMILY COURT

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family court
court that deals with family-related issues (divorce, child custody, etc.)


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Family court
For family court in Hong Kong, see Family Court (Hong Kong)A family court is a court convened to decide matters and make orders in relation to family law, such as custody of children. In common-law jurisdictions "family courts" are statutory creations primarily dealing with equitable matters devolved from a court of inherent jurisdiction, such as a superior court.
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family court
Noun
1. a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children)
(synonym) domestic relations court, court of domestic relations
(hypernym) court, tribunal, judicature


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FAMILY COURT
Special state level trial courts that hear only family law cases including, depending on the jurisdiction, actions and issues involving divorce, custody, adoption, etc.

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