Erie County Family Court

One Niagara Plaza
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: 716-845-7400
Fax: 716-845-2119
Website: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/erie/family/index.shtml

Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

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 and visitation; monetary support for children, spouses, and ex-spouses; adoption; paternity; abuse and neglect of children; violence among family members; children accused of committing crimes; and children in need of supervision.