Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Westchester County, New York:
- Where to file for child custody in Westchester County
- How to find or contact the Westchester County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Westchester County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Westchester County, New York
In Westchester County, child custody is handled by the Westchester County Family Court
NAME OF COURT
Westchester County Family Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Westchester Family Court offers services at three different courthouses.
Westchester County Family Court - White Plains
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
White Plains, NY 10601https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/westchester/family/whiteplains.shtml
Westchester County Family Court - Yonkers
131 Warburton Avenue, 3rd Floor,
Yonkers, New York 10701https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/westchester/Family/Yonkers.shtml
Westchester County Family Court - New Rochelle
420 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY, 10801https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/westchester/Family/newrochelle.shtml
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/ip/childrenscenter/centers_a.shtml#WESTCHESTER
Westchester County Child Custody Forms & Fees
New York Child Custody Forms Used in Westchester County
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/
Westchester County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
Get Help With New York Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Westchester County Family Court Self-Help Materials
New York Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Westchester County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Westchester County Child Custody Lawyers
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