Broome County Family Court
Broome County
About visiting the probate court
About visiting the Broome County Family Court
Broome County Family Court is listed as a registered probate court within Broome County, New York.
In most instances within New York, there is at least one Surrogate Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.
About visiting the probate court
Who to speak with when visiting the Broome County probate court
Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.
Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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About visiting the probate court
Call ahead before visiting the Broome County Family Court
When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.
The phone number for the Broome County Family Court is: (607) 240-5799
The hours of operation listed for the Broome County Family Court are:
Monday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Reviews
Reviews of the Broome County Family Court
This is for my experience with The Clerk, Melissa at the Brooke County Family Court Office. She is an Angel. So kind and patient. She has a very soothing and calming voice. She is incredibly professional and explains things In a simple fashion( how I understand) I wanted to take some time to let everyone know that this woman has helped me in more ways than one! Melissa is absolutely amazing! She is a wonderful first face to see when you walk in.
One of the worse judge there. I can say is (judge Dunshee) after all these years (judge Pogson) fixed my childsupport that Im currently paying to my children's father.He was really cashing out thanks to (judge Dunshee). Judge Pogson did a fantastic job with setting the financial matter the correct way. Now as far as(judge Rosa) very pleasant and fair.My only wish is that he can one day listen to the full story lawyers are trying to cover up.Some of these of children in broome county are really going through it.
Not one person who works for the court truly cares to hear the truth vs the b.s. All the lawyers seem to do is try to talk you out of your case so it can end faster knowing they get paid per case. Lawyers should fight for their clients not talk them into letting go. The judges don't listen to people, more especially people who petition when the other party is detrimental to children's lives. It's sickening and some internal investigation on a federal level needs to happen because the whole system here is very screwed up and it's wrong. I don't see nearly as many good reviews for them ANYWHERE and it should suggest something needs to be looked into.
Luckily i was able to change venues to Tioga county family court. Broome county was making it impossible to get custody of my daughter. First visit to Tioga county and I regained custody. The judges in Broome don’t care and the safety and welfare of children.
I've been to the clerk, etc several times, very helpful for questions. As any NYS family court, it's not easy navigating and doing your own diligent research is vital, as is being respectful even when you feel disrespected. The law is not there to give you what you want, it's there to be as fair as possible to virtual strangers. Most of the time it takes years to get the outcome necessary to keep children safe, and normally at their expense, sadly.