A group of adults and children sitting together on outdoor stone steps.

Overview

The Family Court hears matters involving children and families including adoption, guardianship, foster care approval and review, juvenile delinquency, family violence, child abuse and neglect, and child support, custody, and visitation.

Location

20 Court St
P.O. Box 10
Owego, NY 13827
United States

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8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
(Except State Holidays)

All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.

Chief Clerks

Chief Clerk
Amanda Hendricks

Deputy Chief Clerk
Dana Tillinghast

Judge's Chambers

Family Court Judge
Hon. Adam Schumacher

Secretary
Jennifer Zorn

Court Attorney
Jenilyn M. Brhel

Tioga County Chambers
21 Court St.
Owego, NY 13827
Phone: 607-689-6107
Fax: 212-401-9280

Court Magistrate

Support Magistrate
Jacinta Testa Ciccone

Court Assistant
Kiyoko Matsuhashi

Directions

From Ithaca, NY:

Go South on Rt. 96B to Route 38 near Owego (will cross a bridge just before Route 38). Turn right after the bridge onto Route 38 (this road becomes North Ave. in Owego). At the end of North Avenue, turn right at the "T" in road onto Main St. (you will see the Courthouse on your left). Turn left onto Park St. (one-way street). Turn left onto Front St., then take an immediate left onto Court St. (also a one-way street). There is a parking lot on your right.

From Binghamton, NY:

Go West on Route 17 until you reach Exit 64. You will see the Courthouse straight ahead as you cross the bridge to Owego. Bear to the right slightly and get onto Court St. (one-way street on the right side of the Courthouse). There will be a parking lot on your right.

From Elmira, NY:

Go East on Route 17 until you reach Exit 64. You will see the Courthouse straight ahead as you cross the bridge. Bear to the right slightly and get onto Court St. (one-way street on the right side of the Courthouse). There will be a parking lot on your right.