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Family Courts throughout New York State Listed by City or Town
Family Court handles the following cases: - family offense (orders of protection/domestic violence) - child custody, guardianship, and visitation - child support - spousal support (not divorce) - adoption - paternity - child neglect and abuse - juvenile delinquency - termination of parental rights - review of foster care placement Family Court does NOT handle divorce, separation, and annulment. Divorce, separation and annulment are handled by Supreme Court. Content Detail
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How To Start A Case in Bronx Family Court
Step-by-step instructions on starting a Family Court case in the Bronx, including the kinds of cases you can start. Content Detail
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How To Start A Case In Brooklyn Family Court
Step-by-step instructions on starting a Family Court case in Brooklyn, including the kinds of cases you can start. Content Detail
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How To Start A Case In Manhattan Family Court
Step-by-step instructions on starting a Family Court case in Manhattan, including the kinds of cases that you can start. Content Detail
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How to Start a Case in Queens Family Court
Explains how to start a case in Queens Family Court, including an order of protection, custody or child support case. Content Detail
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What is an appeal?
An appeal is when someone who loses a case asks an Appellate Court, a higher court, to review the decision and change it. Appeals are hard and have strict rules and deadlines. Learn about the process to get started. Content Detail
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ABCs of Family Court
Explains some words used in Family Court. Content Detail
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Complaints About Attorneys
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary/Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click the link for more information. Content Detail
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Court translation services and other information about the court system in your language
A list of court resources in various languages, including information about how to obtain a court interpreter. Content Detail
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How Do I Get a Court Interpreter?
FAQ's on Getting an Interpreter answered by New Your State Court System. Content Detail
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Using the court system
A page on NYCourts.gov that provides answers to many questions about the court system. Content Detail
Getting Help at the Courthouse (1)
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How Do I Get a Court Interpreter?
FAQ's on Getting an Interpreter answered by New Your State Court System. Content Detail