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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 Oregon, family courts, often referred to as domestic relations courts, are specialized trial courts that focus exclusively on issues pertaining to family law. These courts handle a variety of cases including divorce, child custody, child support, and modifications of existing family law orders. Additionally, they address issues related to dating and domestic violence. Family courts in Oregon typically operate within the circuit court system of the state, and their jurisdiction is generally exclusive to family law matters within the county in which they are located. This means that for residents of a particular county, the family court in that county would be the primary venue for initiating and resolving legal disputes related to domestic relations. It's important to note that while family courts are more common in populous counties, family law matters in less populous areas may be handled by general jurisdiction courts that also deal with other types of cases.

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