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Despite being known across the globe as the no-nonsense Judge Judy, Sheindlin said her pre-fame job as a family court judge was far more meaningful.—Mark Gray, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 That case in family court is scheduled for another hearing June 20.—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025 Coastal Fertility allegedly alerted the other couple, who sued Murray in family court for custody of the child.—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 Murray decided to voluntarily give up the child during a family court hearing in May 2024.—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for family court
: 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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