Meaning of the word "family court" in English

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family court

US /ˈfæm.əl.i kɔːrt/
UK /ˈfæm.əl.i kɔːrt/
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Noun

1.

a court of law that deals with cases involving family matters, such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence

Example:
The couple had to go to family court to finalize their divorce.
Cases of child abuse are often heard in family court.
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