- domestic relations
- That branch or discipline of the law which deals with matters of the household or family, including divorce, separation, custody, support and adoption
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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domestic relations — n. The branch of law that handles family matters such as divorce, adoption, and custody. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. domestic relations … Law dictionary
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domestic relations court — ☆ domestic relations court n. in some states, a court with jurisdiction over matters involving relations within the family or household, as between husband and wife or parent and child * * * … Universalium
domestic relations court — ☆ domestic relations court n. in some states, a court with jurisdiction over matters involving relations within the family or household, as between husband and wife or parent and child … English World dictionary
domestic relations court — noun a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children) • Syn: ↑family court, ↑court of domestic relations • Hypernyms: ↑court, ↑tribunal, ↑judicature * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
domestic relations court — noun Date: circa 1939 court of domestic relations … New Collegiate Dictionary
domestic-relations court — /deuh mes tik ri lay sheuhnz/. See court of domestic relations. [1935 40] * * * … Universalium
domestic-relations court — domes′tic rela′tions court n. law court of domestic relations … From formal English to slang
domestic-relations court — /deuh mes tik ri lay sheuhnz/. See court of domestic relations. [1935 40] … Useful english dictionary
