Search Hempstead Family Court Records
Hempstead family court records are managed by the Nassau County Family Court, which handles all family law matters for the town's 770,000-plus residents. Whether you need to look up a custody case, find a support order, or check on a filing, the Nassau County Family Court is where to start. You can search case info online through the WebFamily portal or contact the court directly at 516-493-4000. The courthouse is at 1200 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590. Parties to a case can request copies of orders and filings at the Records Department by calling 516-493-3915.
Hempstead Overview
Hempstead Family Court Filing Location
Hempstead is the largest town in Nassau County. All family court matters for Hempstead residents go through the Nassau County Family Court. The courthouse is at 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, on the first and second floors. You can also reach the court at its main address of 1200 Old Country Road in Westbury.
The Supervising Judge is Hon. Ellen R. Greenberg. The court has a large bench with judges including Hon. Ayesha K. Brantley, Hon. Sylvia A. Cabana, Hon. Christopher J. Coschignano, Hon. Lisa Daniels, Hon. Robin M. Kent, Hon. Eric P. Milgrim, Hon. Darlene D. Harris, Hon. Segal Blakeman, Hon. Eileen J. Goggin, and Hon. Robert E. Pipia. The Chief Clerk is John A. Aiken, reachable at 516-493-4000.
| Court | Nassau County Family Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Old Country Road Westbury, NY 11590 |
| Phone | (516) 493-4000 |
| Fax | (516) 571-9335 |
| Records Dept | (516) 493-3915 |
The Nassau County District Court also has a location in Hempstead at 99 Main Street, Second Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550. That court handles civil and criminal matters, not family court cases. Call 516-493-4200 for the district court. Don't confuse the two.
How to Search Hempstead Family Court Records
The New York State Unified Court System runs the WebFamily portal, which lets you search family court case information by file number or attorney name. This covers cases in Family Court and Integrated Domestic Violence (IDV) Courts. You can check case status, view court dates, and look at case history from any computer.
Under Family Court Act Section 166, records from family court proceedings are not open to the general public. The court may allow access at its discretion. If you are a party to the case, you can get copies of orders and filings from the Records Department at 516-493-3915. You need to bring photo ID.
The Nassau County Clerk's Office at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, also maintains some court records. Call (516) 571-2660 for that office. You can request records by mail with a written application, case details, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and payment for copies.
The Nassau County Court records portal provides additional information about online case searches for Hempstead residents.
This resource shows how Hempstead residents can search Nassau County court records and find family court case information.
Family Court Cases in Hempstead
The Nassau County Family Court handles a wide range of cases for Hempstead residents. These include child custody and visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, domestic violence (family offense petitions), juvenile delinquency, persons in need of supervision (PINS), and child protective proceedings involving abuse and neglect. The court cannot grant a divorce. Only the Nassau County Supreme Court at 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501, handles divorce cases.
Support matters are handled by the court's Support Department at 516-493-3890. Court Attorney Referees, including Kristen L. Reany, Robert LoPresti, Christopher Pizzolo, and Kimberly L. Snow, assist with case management. The Alternative Dispute Resolution office is at 516-493-3943 for mediation options.
Under 22 NYCRR 205.5, parties to a family court case, their attorneys, and certain authorized agencies can access pleadings, legal papers, findings, decisions, orders, and transcribed hearing minutes. A prosecutor may also access records in family offense cases where a related criminal action may be pending.
Note: There are no filing fees for Family Court petitions in Nassau County.
Hempstead Family Court Forms and Filing
Official forms for family court cases are free. You can get them from the court's General Clerk's Office at 516-493-3900 or download them from the NYS Courts forms page. The forms are arranged by case type. You'll find petition forms for custody (General Form-17), child support (Form 4-3), paternity (Form 5-1), PINS (Form 7-4), and family offense (Form 8-2).
NYSCEF e-filing is available for custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, and support cases. It is free to use and accessible 24 hours a day. If you prefer paper filing, you can bring your forms to the courthouse or mail them in. Court reporters are available at 516-493-3930 if you need transcripts of proceedings.
The court also offers Do-It-Yourself petition filing assistance at the Help Center. Computer workstations and printers are available for public use to help you fill out forms and research legal issues.
Nassau County Family Court Records
Hempstead is in Nassau County, and the Nassau County Family Court handles all family court filings for the town. The court serves Hempstead along with every other community in the county. For more on the county court system, visit the Nassau County page.
Nearby cities with family court pages include Oyster Bay, North Hempstead, and New York City.