Court Of Domestic Relations (Noun)
Meaning
A court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The parents took their custody battle to the court of domestic relations, where a judge would ultimately decide the fate of their children.
- In this state, the court of domestic relations handles all cases related to divorce, child support, and spousal abuse.
- She was a family law attorney who had extensive experience representing clients in the local court of domestic relations.
- After years of separation, the couple finally filed for divorce and their case was heard in the court of domestic relations.
- The court of domestic relations had the authority to grant restraining orders and make decisions about visitation rights.