FAMILY HOME

By SovConn | June 18, 2015

family home.A house that was purchased during marriage and that the family has resided in,

esp. before a divorce. • In some jurisdictions, the court may award the family home to the

custodial parent until (1) the youngest child reaches the age of 18 or is otherwise emancipated, (2)

the custodial parent moves, or (3) the custodial parent remarries. In making such an award, the

court reasons that it is in the best interests of the child to remain in the family home. — Also

termed marital home; marital residence.

FAMILY-INCOME INSURANCE

family-income insurance.See INSURANCE.[Blacks Law 8th]