Suffolk County Family Court

    NY 
    CHILD CUSTODY:
    Parenting Plans
    Enforcement
    Family Court
  
                      Suffolk County, New York Family Court 

Huntington Station, New York 11746
New York Counties

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                Moriches                

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                Halesite                

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                Bellport                

                Eastport                

                Bridgehampton                

                Nissequogue                

                Watermill                

                Westhampton Beach                

                Jamesport                

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                Water Mill                

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                Head Of The Harbor                

                Bridge Hampton                

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                Laurel                

                Promised Land                

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                Amagansett                

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                Quogue                

                Poquott                

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                Old Field                

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                Remsenburg                

                Quioque                

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                Orient                

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                Peconic                

                Asharoken                

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                Shoreham                

                New Suffolk                

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                Fire Island                

                Fishers Island                

                Corneil Estates                

                Ocean Bay Park                

                Seaview                

                Ocean Beach                

                Hunt                

                Saltaire                

        Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Suffolk County, New York:
Where to file for child custody in Suffolk County
How to find or contact the Suffolk County Family Court
Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
Where to find Suffolk County child custody forms and court fees
How to learn more and find a lawyer

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Where To File for Child Custody in Suffolk County, New YorkIn Suffolk County, child custody is handled by the Suffolk County Family Court NAME OF COURT Suffolk County Family Court

              COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS Right Click to Copy Address...
COURT PHONE NUMBER    Central Islip: 631-740-3800 General Clerk
 Riverhead: 631-852-3905/06 General Clerk
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
The Suffolk County Family Court is located in Central Islip, New York, wih an additional facility in Riverhead, New York. Go to the court closest to your residence.
Family Court - Central Islip
400 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, NY 11722
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/suffolk/family.shtml
Family Court - Riverhead
Arthur M. Cromarty Court Complex
210 Center Drive, 2nd Floor
Riverhead, NY 11901 
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/suffolk/family.shtml
 
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COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding court holidays.
 
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
                                  
                                    https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/suffolk/FamilyServices.shtml                                    
                              
Suffolk County Child Custody Forms
                          & Fees
            New York Child Custody Forms Used in Suffolk County              
            
                            http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/
                      
Suffolk County Child Custody FormsMore Info...
Family Court Fee              More Info...
There is no charge to file a custody petition in Family Court. If you hire a lawyer, any lawyer's fees will be your responsibility.
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Get Help With New York Child CustodyBefore 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.
Suffolk County Family Court Self-Help MaterialsMore Info...
New York Resources for Making a Parenting PlanMore Info...
Suffolk County Free or Low Cost Legal HelpMore Info
Suffolk County Child Custody Lawyers
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Get Help Finding a New York Child Custody Lawyer
Get Help Finding a New York Child Custody Lawyer
If you want to find a good child custody lawyer, consider starting with these sources:
- Family and friends. Ask people you know and trust whether they have hired a family lawyer in the past -- or if they know someone else who has. If you hear a name once, that could be a starting point. If you hear the same name many times, put that person on your list of lawyers to call.
- Other lawyers. If you know and respect a lawyer who works in another of the law -- for example a business or estate planning lawyer -- ask if they know a good family law attorney (or whether they’re willing to ask around on your behalf).
- Counselors or therapists. If you’re seeing a counselor or therapist -- especially a marriage counselor -- ask for lawyer recommendations.
- Professional associations. If you don't get any good personal referrals, turn to professional associations for family lawyers. Many good family lawyers belong to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). You can also contact the New York State Bar Association for family lawyer referrals.
More Information for New York Residents

To learn more, including:
- how to find free or low-cost legal assistance, and
- interview questions to ask a professional before you turn over your case
See How to Find a Child Custody Lawyer in New York.

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What Is Physical vs. Legal Custody of a Child?

What Is Physical vs. Legal Custody of a Child?

Every child custody decision has two essential parts:

Physical custody determines where the children will live.

Legal custody refers to the right to make other important decisions for the children—for example, religious upbringing, medical care, and choices about education.

For more details about the different types of child custody and how they fit together, see How Does Child Custody Work in New York?

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What Is Joint vs. Sole Custody of a Child?

What Is Joint vs. Sole Custody of a Child?

While the terms physical custody and legal custody refer to types of decisions affecting your children, “joint custody” and “sole custody” refer to who makes those choices on behalf of the kids.

Joint custody refers to a situation where both parents make decisions.

Sole custody means that just one parent has control.

Note that these two types of custody can be blended, and that joint custody doesn’t necessarily mean a 50/50 split.

For example, parents could be granted joint legal custody—giving them both a say in important decisions about their child’s education, religious training, medical treatment, and the like—while one parent gets sole physical custody, meaning that the child will live with him or her and most likely visit the other.

For more details about the different types of child custody and how they fit together, see How Does Child Custody Work in New York?
What Is Split Custody?

What Is Split Custody?

Split custody means that each parent takes primary custody of different kids—think of the film “The Parent Trap,” where the parents separate the twin sisters as babies, raising one in California and one in Boston. Such arrangements are unlikely to lead to Hollywood endings and are usually disfavored, but there are rare situations in which split custody may make sense. For example, if the siblings aren’t close or if a particular child-parent relationship is unusually strained, an unconventional arrangement might be appropriate.

Before you ask for split custody, it’s wise to consult a counselor or custody evaluator—a therapist that specializes in softening the blow of divorce on children by evaluating the family situation and making recommendations. Your lawyer or your local court should be able to help you find a qualified custody evaluator in your area.
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