Under NY State Law, each county outside of NY City has a County Court. These courts comprise:<br /><b>County Court</b> - hears cases involved with any crimes or violations of law committed within the county &nbsp; <b>Family Court</b> - hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement, etc. &nbsp; <b>Surrogate Court</b> - hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates, etc. &nbsp; <b>Supreme Court</b> - hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, contract and breach of warranty, etc.

Locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders and monitors collection and disbursement of child support payments. Public Assistance recipients are automatically referred by their worker. Call for more detailed information.

Under NY State Law, each county outside of NY City has a County Court. These courts comprise:<br />County Court - hears cases involved with any crimes or violations of law committed within the county. Family Court - hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement, etc.<br />Surrogate Court - hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates, etc.<br />Supreme Court - hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, contract and breach of warranty, etc.

Oversees cases brought before a judge by the district attorney. The County Court hears cases involving crimes or violations of law committed within the county including cases involving drug treatment. Family Court hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement. The Surrogate Court hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates. The Supreme Court hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, and contract and breach of warranty.<br />

Provides legal assistance to enforce child support obligations. Offers legal representation, child support assistance, paternity suits.

Under NY State Law, each county outside of NY City has a County Court. These courts comprise:<br /><b>County Court</b> - hears cases involved with any crimes or violations of law committed within the county &nbsp; <b>Family Court</b> - hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement, etc. &nbsp; <b>Surrogate Court</b> - hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates, etc. &nbsp; <b>Supreme Court</b> - hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, contract and breach of warranty, etc.

Locates absent parents, establishes legal paternity for children born outside marriage, establishes/enforces child support orders and monitors collection and disbursement of child support payments. Public Assistance recipients are automatically referred by their worker. Call for more detailed information.

Oversees cases brought before a judge by the district attorney. The County Court hears cases involving crimes or violations of law committed within the county including cases involving drug treatment. Family Court hears cases involving children and families, juvenile delinquency, child protection, adoptions, support, paternity, foster care placement. The Surrogate Court hears cases involved with inheritance, such as probate of wills and administration of estates. The Supreme Court hears cases involved with negligence, divorces, and contract and breach of warranty.<br />