family court

Example Sentences

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The case will return to the family court to be dealt with at a later date.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In fact, the Fairfaxes had recently appeared in family court.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

But at every turn, the senior Perez said he felt like they hit roadblocks in complicated mental health and family court systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

After disagreements over how much time they each had with their son, Taylor filed a paternity and custody action in family court in 2023, and got 50-50 custody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Because the hearing was kept private, like all proceedings in family court, the news stories could continue to be sensational and simplistic, easy arguments for one side or the other.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng