320 North Tioga Street
PO Box 70
Ithaca, NY 14851-0070
Phone: 607-216-6640
Fax: 212-457-2951
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/6jd/tompkins/family/index.shtml

The Family Court hears and determines most legal issues involving children and families. There is a Family Court within each County of the State which is authorized to hear matters relating to: custody, visitation and guardianship, monetary support for children, spouses and ex-spouses, paternity, abuse and neglect of children, violence among family members, children accused of committing crimes (JD), and children in need of supervision (PINS).