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Saratoga County Family Court

Saratoga County

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35 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
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http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/4jd/Saratoga/index.shtml
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(518) 451-8888
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Hours:
at 2:30pm
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About visiting the probate court

About visiting the Saratoga County Family Court

The term probate court is a common term loosely referring to the probate division located within a state or county courthouse. In the state of New York, the Surrogate Court is the level of court responsible for overseeing matters related to probate court.

Saratoga County Family Court is listed as a registered probate court within Saratoga 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.
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Who to speak with when visiting the Saratoga County probate court

Upon visiting the Saratoga County Family Court, look for signs or directions to the probate division within the main courthouse. Once you’ve located the probate division, make your way to any reception desks and ask to speak with a probate clerk or probate judge. The probate clerk at Saratoga County Family Court may or may not require appointments based upon the busyness of the probate court, so it’s a great idea to call ahead.

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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We get it, and that’s why we've pulled together a comprehensive probate guide for New York that actually tells you what you need to know without assuming anything. You’ll walk away with a tangible timeline, actionable next steps and real clarity on what probate actually means for you and your family.
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Call ahead before visiting the Saratoga County Family Court

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Saratoga County Family Court is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

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 Saratoga County Family Court is: (518) 451-8888

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2 years ago

We have gone before Jensen way more than anyone would like to. She has NEVER ahead any empathy or compassion. She continues to give my step children’s manipulative narcissistic mother whatever she asks. Loves to tell everyone what a waste of time and money we are. Has called my step kids mother the wrong name on several occasions because she fails to have the correct order in front of her. She also has never looked at the past orders and taken anything into account from the long history between my husband and his children’s mother. If she was a good judge she’d have a clue what was going on with each case. Instead she is demeaning and rude. She flat out refused to let my husband take the modification to trial. How is that ok? We have the right to seek the best for our children. She should not be a family court judge.

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5 months ago

I HAD TO.WAIT TWO HRS FOR THEM .

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2 years ago

I received a phone call at the earlier part of March indicating that I would be able to open a child support case. It has now been a month and a half and I have not received any correspondence or phone calls about the matter. I have tried several times to contact the office but unfortunately they only offer an automated system and it keeps rejecting my Social Security number. So again, I’m left with no answers. As a struggling single mother this makes things very difficult. I hope that at some point someone contacts me.

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2 years ago

this place is like a kangaroo court. never seen anything like this circus. Never been to family court in my life until my son had to come here !!! Never have I seen such biased judges in my life !!!!! They say they have the child's best interest ????? The nicest ones were the guards. Probably cause they knew what a screwing my son was getting from the mother of his daughter !!!!!!!

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2 years ago

They need to remove the statement "Best interest of child" from their website. How can you tear a child ftom their home, both sets of grandparents, school and not even ask those caring for her, her whole life -even one question? There is some kind of agenda at Saratoga County Fam. Court and its NOT the best interest of the child.

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