Childcare for Court Users Available on Site:
The Children's Center
415 Liberty St, 1st Floor
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: 315-531-3428
Resolve Your Case Without Going to Court
The Court partners with The Center for Dispute Settlement, which offers mediation to resolve child custody and visitation issues. Please contact CDS for assistance with your case.
The Center for Dispute Settlement
415 Liberty Street, 1st Floor
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Phone: 315-531-3438
More Information
Parties seeking to file for a Temporary Order of Protection are referred to Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes (1-315-536-9654) for assistance in the preparation of the necessary Family Offense Petition.
All adjournment requests must be made in writing with the consent of all parties. Cases that are scheduled for hearing and/or are over Standards and Goals must also have the approval of the assigned Judge. Cases remain on the scheduled date until the Judge approves the adjournment and the Clerk's Office receives confirmation of an agreed upon date.
For information when you do not have a lawyer, please visit NYCourts CourtHelp.
New York State Child Support Online
Yates County SCU email: [email protected]
DIY Forms: NYCourts DIY Forms
More information available at 7th District Family Court.