Family court

Definition - Noun
: a court that has jurisdiction and often advisory powers over domestic disputes involving the rights and duties of husband, wife, parent, or child esp. in matters affecting the support, custody, and welfare of children
compare juvenile court



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substituted contract

a contract between parties to a prior contract that takes the place of and discharges the obligations under the prior contract


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