family court

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Frank Perez said he would like to see changes to the family court system, because he feels their very serious concerns about his son were too easily brushed aside.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Under the new law, a family court can decide whether to grant sole or joint custody to divorcing couples.

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

“However, if the matrimonial pot does not meet the financial needs of both parties, the U.K. family court may consider splitting pre-marital assets acquired before marriage, as we explain below,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026

Martha Cook, the attorney who handled our termination case pro bono, is now a family court judge in Tampa.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter