family council
/ˌfam(ɪ)li ˈkaʊnsl/ /ˌfam(ə)li ˈkaʊnsl/noun
1A meeting of the members of a family to resolve problems or decide questions of common interest.
2 Civil Law. An advisory jury aiding the court in a family law matter.
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in Posthumous Daughter. From family + council.