Family courts have a process to resolve issues between parties. If not resolved amicably beforehand, the end of the process is a trial. After a complaint is filed, motions can get filed, argued and decided. Where a trial is held, witnesses testify and a judge makes a decision. The judge then makes determinations as to custody, visitation, parental decision making and other issues that affect individual family members.

Source: Washington Post July 11, 2023 14:04 UTC