Schenectady Family Court

620 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Family Court Clerk:
Phone: 518-285-8435
Fax: 518-393-1565
Email: schenectadyfamily@nycourts.gov
Website: http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Schenectady/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 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.