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family court

NOUN
domestic-relations court
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Parents who divorced under the old system are also now eligible to have their custody arrangement reviewed by the family court.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A family court judge sided with her, but Torres Campos appealed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Rahimi, which the court decided in 2024, the defendant had been deemed dangerous by a family court judge, based on allegations made by his former girlfriend.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

“However, if the matrimonial pot does not meet the financial needs of both parties, the U.K. family court may consider splitting pre-marital assets acquired before marriage, as we explain below,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti