family court

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But at every turn, the senior Perez said he felt like they hit roadblocks in complicated mental health and family court systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

After disagreements over how much time they each had with their son, Taylor filed a paternity and custody action in family court in 2023, and got 50-50 custody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Parents who divorced under the old system are also now eligible to have their custody arrangement reviewed by the family court.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Rahimi, which the court decided in 2024, the defendant had been deemed dangerous by a family court judge, based on allegations made by his former girlfriend.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

Anyone intercepting the text would assume it had something to do with breakfast, but it would actually be a reference to the judge from family court.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti