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family court

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A quick definition of family court:

Family court is a special court that deals with problems that happen in families. This court only handles certain kinds of problems, like when parents get divorced, when they fight over who gets to take care of their children, or when someone in the family is being hurt or abused. Each state and city has its own rules for how family court works. Sometimes, family court also helps decide who should take care of someone who can't take care of themselves, like an older person or a child with special needs.

A more thorough explanation:

Family court, also known as domestic court, is a type of court that deals with cases related to family law. This court has limited jurisdiction and only hears cases that involve family law matters. Examples of cases that are heard in family court include:

Family court is governed by state and local law, which means that the procedures and rules can vary depending on the jurisdiction. For instance, some jurisdictions may have family courts that handle guardianship and incompetence hearings, while others may leave these matters to probate courts.

The examples given illustrate how family court deals with cases that involve family law matters. For instance, if a couple decides to get a divorce, they would need to go to family court to settle issues related to property division, child custody, and spousal support. Similarly, if a child is being abused by a family member, the case would be heard in family court to determine the best course of action to protect the child.

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11:55
I used to sub teach and it was pretty fun but I was always in elementary school
babycat
11:56
high school seems crazy
if teachers made any money i'd be teacher i like working with kids but also w the way the education system is now it's so disincentivizing (also you're broke)
high schoolers genuinely can't write like. physically pen on paper it's so bad
i was a TA and it was genuinely insane any sense of like manners or how to act in an academic setting has gone down the drain
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Im a leader for a youth group and seeing how parents act I could only imagine being a teacher
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i used to work w kids and one time one of them asked me if I could tell them what the n word is
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12:06
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12:07
and my kids actually liked me! cant imagine if they dont
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12:07
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12:07
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