Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Kings County, New York:
- Where to file for child custody in Kings County
- How to find or contact the Kings County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Kings County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Kings County, New York
In Kings County, child custody is handled by the Kings County (Brooklyn) Family Court
NAME OF COURT
Kings County (Brooklyn) Family Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
kingsfamilycourt@nycourts.gov
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Kings County Family Court
330 Jay Street (downtown Brooklyn)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
COURTHOUSE HOURS
General office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except court holidays.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
You may file petitions beginning at 8:30 a.m.
To enter the courthouse you must go through a metal detector. Arrive in time to allow for security screening.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/family/childservicecenters.shtml
Kings County Child Custody Forms & Fees
New York Child Custody Forms Used in Kings County
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/forms/
Kings County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
It is free to file a custody petition in Kings County (Brooklyn) Family Court.
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.
Kings County Family Court Self-Help Materials
New York Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Kings County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Kings County Child Custody Lawyers
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