IMPORTANT
General Information
Family Court, Nassau County
1200 Old Country Road
Westbury, New York 11590
516-493-4000
Resources:
Access to Justice Community Resource Guide
**Important Notice**
Due to the rise in coronavirus cases, the Nassau Family Court has reduced in person appearances effective Thursday, December 10, 2020. Please go to E-Courts to check the status of your case before traveling to the courthouse.
Nassau County Family Court Individual Courtroom Microsoft Team Links Effective 1-8-21
Nassau County Family Court In Person and Virtual Appearance Instructions Effective 11-2-20
Attachment to Appearance Instructions regarding Microsoft Teams
Procedure for Submitting Proposed Evidence for Virtual Trials effective 3-31-21
Nassau County Family Court Petitions and Forms
The Family Court of the State of New York was created as a specialized court to handle cases involving children and families. Family Court judges hear a range of legal issues, including child abuse and neglect (child protection), adoption, child custody and visitation, domestic violence, guardianship, juvenile delinquency, paternity, persons in need of supervision (PINS), and child support.