family court

noun

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There was a recent flurry of judicial appointments in family court and even in the years leading up to this, there were many new judges appointed. Wendy Hickey, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2024 Although the public workforce is still able to handle transcripts for criminal proceedings, some civil matters — including family court cases — can be left without anyone keeping an official word-for-word record. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024 His father, Felix D. Arroyo, is also known for being a former city councilor, School Committee member, and Suffolk registrar of probate and family court. Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 May 2024 Voters will decide primaries for the Davidson County assessor of property, a Nashville family court judgeship and one seat on the Nashville school board. Staff Report, The Tennessean, 5 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family court 

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of family court was in 1917

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“Family court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20court. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

family court

noun
: a court that has jurisdiction and often advisory powers over domestic disputes involving the rights and duties of husband, wife, parent, or child especially in matters affecting the support, custody, and welfare of children compare juvenile court

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