Noun
a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children)
Source: WordNetA Family Court judge granted her ex-husband, Awais Ahmad, custody last August, with visiting rights for Ms. Rani on the first, third and fourth weekends. Source: Internet
A family court judge on Tuesday approved an undisclosed financial settlement and gave Wheeler permission to apply for a divorce decree which will bring the marriage to an end. Source: Internet
A Florida family court judge revoked Lázaro's temporary custody, clearing the way for González to be returned to his father's custody. Source: Internet
A former Broome County District Attorney is poised to don judicial robes in the race for Family Court Judge in Broome County. Source: Internet
Derion Vence, who was charged with tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Maleah Davis, was in family court Friday to sign away his parental rights to Maleah's half-brother, Courtland. Source: Internet
Carney, who lived in Jackson Heights, N.Y., was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and worked for more than 30 years as a court officer in the New York State family court. Source: Internet