family court

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family court

A family court judge listens carefully to both parents in a custody hearing.

Definition

Noun: A specialized court within the judicial system that has legal authority (jurisdiction) to hear and decide cases involving family and domestic matters. These typically include disputes related to children, marriage, and domestic partnerships.

Usage

The term "family court" refers to the specific judicial forum itself. It is used when discussing the legal system, procedures, or the location where family law cases are adjudicated. - The custody agreement was finalized in family court. - She filed for divorce in family court last week. - The judge in family court ordered child support payments.

Advanced Usage
  • "to go to family court": To initiate a legal proceeding or to have a case heard in this specialized court.
    • They had to go to family court to settle the visitation schedule.
  • "family court judge": A judge who presides specifically over cases in family court.
    • The family court judge emphasized the child's best interests.
  • "family court proceedings": The formal events and processes that occur within a family court case.
    • The family court proceedings were kept confidential to protect the children.
Variants and Related Words
  • Family law (n): The body of law dealing with family-related matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family court is the venue where family law is applied.
    • She specializes in family law and often appears in family court.
  • Domestic relations court (n): Another name for a family court in some jurisdictions.
    • The matter was transferred to the domestic relations court.
Synonyms
  • Domestic court: A court handling domestic and family issues.
  • Juvenile and domestic relations court: A court that may handle both juvenile delinquency and family law cases (note: this is a compound term and its jurisdiction can be broader).
Related Phrases
  • "To be brought before family court": To be made to appear in family court, typically as a party to a case.
    • The non-custodial parent was brought before family court for violating the order.
  • "Family court order": A legally binding command or decision issued by a family court judge.
    • He complied with the family court order to pay alimony.
family court

A family court judge listens carefully to both parents in a custody hearing.

Noun
  1. a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children)

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