Domestic Relations Court
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: doh-MES-tik ruh-LAY-shunz kort
What it means: This is the part of the court system that handles family-related cases, like divorce, custody, child support, and sometimes domestic violence.
Example: “Our hearings were all in domestic relations court because they involved parenting time.”
When it's used: Where your divorce case is handled, depending on your state.
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