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Family courts—also known as domestic relations courts—are usually trial courts with the authority to hear only matters relating to family or domestic matters—such as divorce, child custody, and child support—and modification of related orders—as well as dating and domestic violence matters. Courts dedicated to family or domestic relations matters are usually located in populous counties and are said to have exclusive jurisdiction of domestic relations matters within the county.

In California, family courts, which are a division of the Superior Courts, have the authority to handle a variety of domestic matters. These include divorce (dissolution of marriage), child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, and domestic violence restraining orders. Family courts in California have exclusive jurisdiction over these matters within their county, meaning they are the only courts that can make legal decisions on these issues. The state has established specific procedures and laws that govern how family courts operate, including the California Family Code, which provides detailed regulations on family law matters. These courts are designed to handle cases involving family or domestic relations, and they are available in all counties, regardless of population size, to ensure that individuals have access to the legal system for resolving family-related disputes.

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