court of domestic relations

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n. pl. courts of domestic relations

A court having the judicial authority to investigate and decide on cases involving marital and especially parental rights and obligations, including child custody, support, and well-being.

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court of domestic relations - a court in some states in the United States that has jurisdiction over family disputes (especially those involving children)

domestic relations court, family court

court, judicature, tribunal - an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

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