The New York State Family Court is a court of limited jurisdiction that hears matters involving families and children. A Family Court is located in each of New York‘s 62 counties. Each Family Court has a presiding judge, a number of judges, Support Magistrates, Court Attorneys, Clerks, and Support Staff. The total number of Judges is fixed by Law. Sometimes, Judges from other Courts are temporarily assigned to the Family Court.
The Family Court also has a Probation Department which investigates and supervises cases involving Juvenile Delinquency and some Child Support cases.
It can be difficult, but not impossible, to find a great family court lawyer who charges reasonable fees.
The majority of cases heard in the Family Court are Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Paternity, child neglect, and order of protection cases, however there are occasional cases involving adoptions, guardianship, persons in need of supervision, and Special Immigration Status cases
The family Court has a free mediation program for custody and visitation cases.
Child Advocacy Centers: A Vital Resource in Protecting Children Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) have emerged as indispensable institutions in the field of child protection. These specialized facilities provide a safe, child-friendly environment where children who have experienced abuse or neglect can receive comprehensive services. By coordinating the efforts of law enforcement, child protective services, medical …
S stepparent adoption is a legal process that allows a stepparent to adopt their spouse’s child from a previous relationship, granting them the rights and responsibilities of a legal parent. In New York, stepparent adoption is governed by specific laws and procedures to ensure the best interests of the child are protected. Outside of the …
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The New York State foster care system provides temporary care for children whose parents are unable to provide for them, for various reasons, such as abuse or neglect. The system operates under the jurisdiction of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and is divided into several foster care agencies that …
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This article is about the Support Magistrates who handle the vast majority of Child Support cases in Family Court. Support magistrates play a crucial role in New York State’s family court system by handling cases related to child support and spousal support. They are appointed by the Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State …
Mediation is a collaborative and effective process that can help parties in conflict resolve disputes related to family law and divorce. The process involves the use of a professional mediator who facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties with the goal of reaching a resolution. In recent years, mediation has become an increasingly popular form …
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The United States immigration system is complex and multi-faceted, encompassing a wide range of legal mechanisms and provisions that cater to the needs and circumstances of different individuals. Two such provisions are the Special Immigrant Status (SIS) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). While both provisions offer important protections and benefits to eligible …
. Going through a divorce or child custody,or child support dispute can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Whether you are a father, mother, or grandparent, It is important to have the right legal representation to guide you through the process and protect your rights and interests. However, finding the right family law attorney can …
Article 10 neglect and abuse cases have historically comprised close to 50 % of all cases heard in the Family Court. In the representative year 2015, there were well over 8,500 abuse or neglect reported in New York. Nearly 60% were substantiated by the assigned child protective agency (in NYC the Administration for Childrens’ Services …
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If you are either a pro se litigant or an attorney who has a case in the New York Family Court, you may be uncertain how the Family Court handles electronic evidence, such as emails, text messages, and Facebook instant messages at trial. As a general rule, technology advances, particularly advances in digital data and …
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Because custody cases are so contentious, and the stakes are so high, either the father, the mother, a step-parent, or, in some circumstances, grandparents may continue the custody battle after the case is over in Family Court, by going to the appeals court (child support cases and termination of parental rights cases are also frequently …
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