Family Court (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 case was moved to family court due to the complexity of the custody battle involving the three young children.
- The lawyer had experience representing clients in family court and was known for her empathetic yet aggressive approach.
- Family court was overwhelmed with cases that summer, causing a backlog and longer wait times for couples seeking divorces.
- As the primary caregiver, she filed for full custody in family court and requested the judge order the father to pay child support.
- In family court, the judge must weigh the best interests of the child when making decisions regarding visitation and parental rights.