Help Center
The Help Center is committed to serving the public in a professional manner and providing the highest level of quality service in order to fulfill the public's right to fair and efficient justice.
In order to provide the public with access to a judicial forum for the just and timely resolution of disputes, this office is dedicated to providing assistance to court users including the ability to file various court papers, petitions and/or motions.
Volunteer Attorney Program
The New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program provides brief legal consultations to unrepresented litigants who come to Family Court on matters involving Child Support, Paternity, Custody, Visitation and Orders of Protection.
ATTORNEYS DO NOT REPRESENT CLIENTS IN COURT.
ATTORNEYS DO NOT GIVE ADVICE OVER THE PHONE.
SIGN-UP FOR THE PROGRAM STARTS AT 8:30 A.M. ON A FIRST-COME, FIRSTSERVED BASIS. THE NUMBER OF SLOTS IS VERY LIMITED.
Volunteer Attorney Program Schedule
Orders of Protection (Domestic Violence)
- Information For Those Seeking A Family Court Order of Protection
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Domestic Violence Referrals
- Safety Planning Handout
- Integrated Domestic Violence Courts (IDV)
- Safe Horizon (non-court agency that assists victims of domestic violence)
Custody and Visitation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Mediation Program
- Supervised Visitation Programs
- NYS Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse [1-800-FIND-KID]
- US State Dept. International Child Abduction Information
Guardianship
Support (Child and Spousal)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Child Support Standards Chart (DCSE)
- Objections
- NYC Child Support Services Customer Service Number:1-888-208-4485
- "What You Need to Know About Child Support Hearings and Services" (Video) | Video Transcript (PDF)