Constitution, Powers And Function Of Family Courts

Jaya Rameshkumar Ojha, Shree L.R Tiwari College of Law

ABSTRACT:

Family court is a court of Equity convened to decide matters and make orders in relation to family law, such as custody of children. In common-law jurisdiction “family court” are statutory primarily dealing with equitable matters developed from a court of inherent jurisdiction, such as a superior court. Family courts were first established in the United States in 1910, when they were called domestic relations courts although the idea itself is much older.

Family courts hear all cases that relate to familial and domestic relationships. Although each state has a different system utilized to address family law cases. Family courts can also issue decisions regarding divorce cases.

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