Huntington Family Court Records Lookup

Huntington family court records are filed at the Suffolk County Family Court. The Town of Huntington is in Suffolk County, so all family law matters go through the county court system. The court has two locations: Central Islip at 400 Carleton Avenue and Riverhead at 210 Center Drive. To search case data online, use the WebFamily portal or call the Central Islip office at 631-740-3800. The court runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Filing fees do not apply for most Family Court petitions.

Suffolk County Family Court for Huntington

The Suffolk County Family Court operates two locations to serve its large population. Huntington residents typically go to the Central Islip courthouse at 400 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722, though cases may also be assigned to the Riverhead location at Arthur M. Cromarty Court Complex, 210 Center Drive, 2nd Floor, Riverhead, NY 11901. The court assigns cases based on where the parties live. The Central Islip phone is 631-740-3800 and the Riverhead phone is 631-852-3905.

The Supervising Judge for the Suffolk County Family Court is Hon. Caren Loguercio. The Chief Clerk is Dawn Kettle, who manages court operations and records. The court was first set up in 1962 as the successor to the Children's Court. For over six decades now, it has served Huntington and every other community in Suffolk County. The General Clerk's Office email is suffolkfamilycourt@nycourts.gov, and the fax is 631-853-4283.

Getting to Central Islip from Huntington takes about 20 to 30 minutes by car. From the Long Island Expressway, take Exit 56 South onto Route 111, then bear left at the fork onto Wheeler Road, which turns into Carleton Avenue. The court complex is on the left after about six traffic lights. Parking is available on site at no charge.

The Suffolk County Family Court page on the NYS Courts website lists judges, staff, and full contact details for Huntington residents.

New York State court regulations govern how family court records are handled for Huntington and all Suffolk County communities.

Family Court Cases in Huntington

The Suffolk County Family Court handles the full range of family law cases for Huntington residents. This includes custody and visitation, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, child abuse and neglect proceedings, family offenses (domestic violence), juvenile delinquency, and PINS cases. Under the Family Court Act, each of these case types has its own article with specific rules and procedures. The court cannot grant a divorce. That goes to the Suffolk County Supreme Court.

Child support payments for Huntington families are processed through the Child Support Enforcement Bureau (CSEB), a state agency. Questions about arrears, license suspensions, tax intercepts, and asset restraints should go to CSEB, not the court. The court sets and modifies support orders. CSEB handles collection and enforcement. If you have a question about a payment, call CSEB first. If you need to change your order, you file a modification petition with the Family Court.

The court provides a Facility Nursery at the Central Islip location with limited spots. It accepts children ages one to thirteen who are walking. They can take up to eight children at a time. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is helpful if you need to attend a hearing and do not have childcare. The nursery is on a first come, first served basis, so plan to arrive early if you want to use it.

Library Resource Program offices at both Central Islip and Riverhead give general info about court rules, sample forms, and provide computer workstations where Huntington residents can research legal questions. Do-It-Yourself form generating programs help you fill out Family Court forms from any computer with internet access.

How to Get Huntington Family Court Records

Family court records for Huntington cases are kept at the Suffolk County Family Court clerk's office. Under Family Court Act Section 166, these records are not open to the general public. Parties, attorneys, and authorized agencies can access records. Others need a court order. Bring your photo ID and case number when visiting the clerk's office in person.

The rules in 22 NYCRR 205.5 lay out who can inspect family court files in Suffolk County. Law guardians, child protective agencies, and certain government bodies have statutory access rights. If you are seeking records for research or another purpose, you must file a motion and explain to the judge why access should be granted.

Huntington residents can search for case info through WebFamily by file number or attorney name. This free tool covers all New York State Family Court and IDV cases. E-filing through NYSCEF is available for custody, visitation, guardianship, paternity, and support cases. You can file new petitions or respond to existing cases from any internet-connected device. Transcripts may be ordered up to five years after a court date through authorized transcription firms.

The Suffolk County Clerk's Office at 310 Center Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901 (phone 631-852-2000) maintains Supreme Court records and land records. This is separate from the Family Court clerk. If you need Supreme Court records for a divorce case, contact the county clerk. If you need Family Court records for a custody or support case, contact the Family Court clerk at 631-740-3800.

Note: The Suffolk County Family Treatment Court in the Cohalan Court Complex provides services for families with substance abuse issues involved in neglect cases.

Suffolk County Family Court Records

Huntington is in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Family Court serves Huntington from its Central Islip and Riverhead locations.

Nearby cities with family court pages include Brookhaven, Islip, and Southampton. See the Suffolk County page for full court information.