-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Examples of family court in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
With 90 courtrooms spread among three buildings in the Judiciary Square downtown neighborhood of Northwest Washington, the Superior Court has about 10,000 visitors each weekday for criminal, civil, family court as well as marriages and licenses.
—Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
As a result, joint legal custody—which means parents share in the decision-making —is becoming the default decision in many family court systems.
—Jennifer Wolf, Parents, 24 July 2024
The killing occurred just two months after the pair settled a custody battle in Broward family court.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 May 2024
Maxwell Martin tries to keep a lid on her impatience but is compromised by her wish to be understanding and helpful to a constituent who is spiralling into crisis with an appearance looming in a family court over visiting rights to his children.
—David Benedict, Variety, 26 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for family court
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'family court.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1917, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near family court
Cite this Entry
“Family court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20court. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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
More from Merriam-Webster on family court
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about family court
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share