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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 Proceedings) Adoption; Custody & Visitation; Domestic Violence (Family Offense) Foster Care Approval & Review; Guardianship; Juvenile Delinquency; Paternity
The Family Court of the State of New York was established to take action in the lives of children, parents and spouses. The court has a wide range of powers to fit the particular needs of the people who come before it. The Family Court Act gives the Family Court power to hear certain types of cases.
In New York State, there is a Family Court in every county. Cases are usually filed in the county where the child lives. Court records of Family Court cases are not open to pulic inspection. It is free to file cases in Family Court.
Starting a Case in Family Court. The Family Court hears cases for paternity, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and orders of protection.
Families & Children. In New York State, cases involving children and families are usually handled in Family Court or in Supreme Court. The court can make decisions over a wide range of cases including child abuse and neglect, adoption, custody and visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, paternity, person in need of ...
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