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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.

Administration

Administrative Judge

Hon. Anne-Marie Jolly

Chief Clerk

Eugene W. Hurley

First Deputy Chief Clerk

Ruth Whalen

Administrative Judge Anne-Marie Jolly
Welcome Message From Judge Jolly

NYSCEF E-Filing is here!

We're excited to announce that our NYSCEF E-Filing system has expanded to serve every county in NYC Family Court! 

Learn how filing online can save you a trip to our courthouses!

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Questions about serving court papers?

Learn what you need to do. Watch our Video presented by our Deputy Administrative Judge (ret.) and First Deputy Chief Clerk on How to Serve Court Papers with step-by-step instructions.

 

Types of Cases We Handle

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Custody & Visitation

Child custody and parenting time.
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Guardianship

Legal Responsibility for a child.
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Family Offense

Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection.
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Support

Child & Spousal Support.
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Paternity & Parentage

Establishing paternity and parentage.
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Adoption

Creating forever families.
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Child Protective

Child abuse and neglect cases.
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Foster Care Approval & Review

Voluntary foster care placements or when a child has no parent or guardian available to provide care.
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Person in Need of Supervision (PINS)

Court support or services for young persons with behavior issues.
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Juvenile Delinquency

Young persons accused of acts that would be crimes if committed by adults.