family court
das Familiengericht, die Familiengerichte
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family court
A court responsible for legal matters within the family, such as divorces, child support, custody, and the protection of children.
Das Familiengericht entschied, bei wem das Kind künftig leben soll.
The family court decided which parent the child should live with in the future.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Familiengerichte |
| genitive | des Familiengerichts |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Familiengericht | die Familiengerichte |
| accusative | das Familiengericht | die Familiengerichte |
| dative | dem Familiengericht | den Familiengerichten |
| genitive | des Familiengerichts des Familiengerichtes | der Familiengerichte |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Familiengericht' (family court) is made up of 'Familien-' (family) and 'Gericht' (court). The word therefore refers to a court that deals with legal matters within the family.
Das Familiengericht prüft den Antrag der Eltern sorgfältig.
The family court is carefully reviewing the parents' application.
Common collocations include 'vor dem Familiengericht verhandeln' (to negotiate in family court), 'das Familiengericht entscheidet über das Sorgerecht' (the family court decides on custody), and 'eine Entscheidung des Familiengerichts anfechten' (to appeal a family court decision).
Vor dem Familiengericht wurde lange über den Unterhalt verhandelt.
The issue of child support was negotiated at length in family court.
'Familiengericht' (family court) is used mainly in legal and official language. Related topics often include divorce, child support, custody, visitation rights, and the protection of children.
In diesem Fall muss das Familiengericht auch den Schutz des Kindes berücksichtigen.
In this case, the family court must also take the child's protection into account.
