Welcome!
Administration
Administrative Judge
Hon. Edwina G. Richardson-Mendelson
Deputy Administrative Judge
Hon. Jeanette Ruiz
Chief Clerk
George Cafasso
Deputy Chief Clerk
Michael McLoughlin
Court Help
For more information call the NYC Family Court Information Line at: 212-374-3700
Or visit Court Help
Case Types
The Family Court hears matters involving children and families. It has the authority to make legal decisions over the following types of cases:
- Abused or Neglected Children
(Child Protective Proceeding) - Adoption
- Custody & Visitation
- Domestic Violence (Family Offense)
- Foster Care Approval & Review
- Guardianship
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Paternity
- Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS)
- Child and/or Spousal Support
Courts By County
New York City Family Court has locations in each of the five Boroughs.
