Family Court in NYC
The Family Court of the State of New York was established to take action in the lives of children, parents and spouses.
Most Family Court hearings (trials) are heard by judges. Support magistrates hear support and paternity cases. There are no juries in Family Court: the judge or support magistrate conducts a hearing and decides the case.
Who’s who at Family Court
A description of the key players in Family Court.
Tracking Down Information
How to track down information about a client’s upcoming hearing.
Family Treatment Court
A brief introduction to the way Family Treatment Court works in NYC.
Glossary
Key terms used by attorneys, judges, and other Family Court professionals.
Prepared Parents
What parents should know to be prepared for Family Court.
Concerns or complaints?
What to do when there are problems with assigned counsel.
