English collocations_Family (Hungarian)

a family in which the relationships are bad or unhealthy can be called a dysfunctional family.

Perhaps the parents went through a bitter divorce – that means a separation in which there were bad/angry feelings between the husband and wife.

It’s also possible to have a messy divorce with a prolonged legal battle involving lots of conflicts about the separation of the former couple’s assets (money and possessions).

The decisions about the separation of assets are made in the divorce settlement.

that refers to who has the primary responsibility of caring for the kids.

A judge can grant joint custody – that means the ex-husband and ex-wife share the responsibility – or sole custody to only one parent.

A judge can grant joint custody – that means the ex-husband and ex-wife share the responsibility – or sole custody to only one parent.

For example, a judge might award sole custody to the mother, and the father has to pay child support.