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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 Nevada, family courts, often referred to as domestic relations courts, are specialized divisions within the district courts that handle cases pertaining to family law. These courts have the authority to preside over a variety of domestic matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and the modification of existing orders related to these issues. Additionally, they deal with cases involving dating and domestic violence. Family courts in Nevada are typically found in more populous counties and are granted exclusive jurisdiction over domestic relations matters within their respective counties. This means that they are the only courts within the county that can make legal decisions on these specific types of cases, ensuring that matters of family law are handled by judges with specialized knowledge and experience in this area.

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