Bronx County Family Court Records

Bronx County family court records are filed and stored at the Bronx Family Court on Sheridan Avenue. The court is one of the busiest in New York State, serving over 1.4 million residents. You can search for custody, support, and family offense case records by visiting the courthouse or calling the clerk's office. The Bronx Family Court is part of the New York City Family Court system and handles thousands of cases each year. Whether you need to look up a case or get a copy of a court order, the clerk staff can help you with your search for family court records in Bronx County.

Bronx Family Court Office

The Bronx County Family Court is at 900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451. It sits at the corner of 161st Street, not far from Yankee Stadium. The main phone number is 718-618-2098, and the fax is 718-590-7875. Court hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The doors open at 8:00 a.m., and petitions are taken starting at that time. Everyone who enters must go through a magnetometer for security.

The Supervising Judge for Bronx County Family Court is Hon. Alison M. Hamanjian. She oversees all Family Court work in the Bronx. The Clerk of Court is Danielle Vialet, who runs the administrative side. Under FCA Section 216-a, the clerk manages all records and filings. The clerk's office can help you look up a case, get copies, and check on case status. If you need certified copies of family court records in Bronx County, you request them through the clerk.

The Sheridan Avenue entrance is accessible for people with disabilities. Interpreter services are available on-site for Spanish and Albanian. All other languages, including sign language, can be arranged with advance notice.

How to Search Bronx County Family Court Records

You can search for family court records in the Bronx by going to the courthouse at 900 Sheridan Avenue. The clerk's office will look up cases by name or case number. Bring a photo ID. Plan to arrive early because security screening takes time, and the court is busy. You can ask for plain copies or certified copies of orders, petitions, and other court papers.

Online access to Bronx family court records is limited by state law. Under FCA Section 166, family court cases are not as open as other court types. Child protective cases are confidential. Adoption records are sealed. Custody and support records have some public access, but the judge can restrict it. The rules in 22 NYCRR Section 205.5 set the framework for who can see family court records and under what conditions.

The Help Center at the Bronx Family Court can be reached at 718-618-2150, with fax 718-618-2072. Staff there can answer questions about how to file, where to find forms, and how to request copies of records. This is a good first stop for anyone without a lawyer.

Bronx County Court Records Resources

The Bronx County Clerk's Office page shows information about the County Clerk, who handles Supreme Court records and other county filings.

The Bronx County Clerk is the Honorable Ischia Bravo, located at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 118. The main number is 718-618-3300. The Chief Deputy for operations is Melanie Ocasio.

You can also find useful details about Bronx family court proceedings on the Bronx Family Lawyer resource page, which breaks down case types heard at this court.

This resource explains that judges, support magistrates, referees, and judicial hearing officers all preside over different types of Bronx family court records cases.

Family Court Case Types in the Bronx

The Bronx Family Court hears a wide range of cases. It does not handle divorce. Divorce cases go to the Matrimonial Part of the Supreme Court. But the Family Court covers almost everything else that involves families and children in the Bronx.

The types of family court records generated in Bronx County include:

• Child support cases, including termination of support orders
• Child custody and visitation, including grandparent rights
• Paternity cases and challenges to paternity orders
• Guardianship petitions
• Family offense cases and orders of protection
• Child abuse and neglect proceedings
• Juvenile delinquency matters

Support magistrates handle child support cases. Judges hear orders of protection and abuse and neglect cases, along with anything that could lead to someone being locked up. Custody and visitation cases may be heard by judges, referees, or judicial hearing officers. In custody cases, a law guardian is appointed to represent the child's best interests. All of these proceedings create records that are kept at the Bronx Family Court.

The Child Support Service Center can be reached at 718-618-2155, with fax 212-416-1313. The Child Protective and Permanency Planning Office is at 718-618-2130. The Children's Center is on the first floor and provides services for families with kids who are at the courthouse.

Getting to Bronx Family Court

The Bronx Family Court is easy to reach by public transit. Take the B, D, or 4 trains to the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station. You can also take the 1, 2, 6, or 32 buses. The courthouse is a short walk from the stadium.

If you drive, take the Major Deegan Expressway to Exit 5 (E 161st Street) to Sheridan Avenue. Metered parking and parking lots are near the courthouse. Parking can be tight, so transit is often the better choice. The building is fully accessible, and the Sheridan Avenue entrance has ramps for wheelchair access.

Cities Served by Bronx Family Court

Bronx County is coterminous with the Borough of the Bronx in New York City. All family court cases for Bronx residents are handled at 900 Sheridan Avenue.

Yonkers and Mount Vernon are in Westchester County, not the Bronx, but are nearby and may be relevant if you are unsure which court to use.

Nearby Counties

These counties are next to or near Bronx County. If you live outside the Bronx, you need to file in the county where you reside.