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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 Oklahoma, family courts, often referred to as domestic relations courts, are specialized courts that handle cases related to family law issues. These courts typically have the authority to preside over a variety of domestic matters, including divorce proceedings, child custody and visitation disputes, child support, spousal support, and the division of marital property. They also have the jurisdiction to modify existing orders related to these issues. Additionally, family courts in Oklahoma address cases involving domestic violence and may issue protective orders to safeguard victims from abuse. While family courts are more common in populous counties, their jurisdiction is generally exclusive to family law matters within their respective counties. This means that they are the primary courts responsible for adjudicating domestic relations cases in the area they serve.

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