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She was later promoted to supervising judge in Manhattan’s family court in 1986.
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Makena Gera, People.com, 22 July 2025
In 1972, Judge Sheindlin returned to the legal field as an assistant prosecutor in New York's family court system.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 July 2025
In keeping with usual practice in family court, the full names of those involved in the case were not given but the court directed CNN to this ruling.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Divorce and adoption cases are typically handled through the family courts, while other name change proceedings are often filed in the civil courts.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
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Makena Gera, People.com, 22 July 2025
In 1972, Judge Sheindlin returned to the legal field as an assistant prosecutor in New York's family court system.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 21 July 2025
In keeping with usual practice in family court, the full names of those involved in the case were not given but the court directed CNN to this ruling.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Divorce and adoption cases are typically handled through the family courts, while other name change proceedings are often filed in the civil courts.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for family court
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“Family court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20court. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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