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Family Court is responsible for adjudicating child custody concerns, dependency (CYS) issues, adoption and termination of parental rights matters, child support enforcement, and select divorce disputes. These issues can be filed with the court for resolution. Family Court hearings occur in the Brominski Building, as well as Penn Place and the Main Courthouse.

Child support assessment / enforcement unit of the Court of Common Pleas. Initiate receive and process child and spousal support complaints, and reciprocal complaints from other County and State jurisdictions. Conduct child support conference proceedings to determine child and spousal support obligations. Evaluate for the purpose of enforcement, controlling orders and continuing exclusive jurisdiction. Monitor and reconcile existing support accounts. Act as information liaison between County and State Pacses support collection process. Conduct modification support conferences. Prepare contempt actions and testify in court at Non-Support hearings. Enforce and disburse related Court costs.

Serves as the governing legislative body for Carbon County. Oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, emergency services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Offers county operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor. Information on county services.

Provides Juvenile Court intake for delinquency and dependency cases, juvenile probation services, and child custody conciliation.

Oversees Northampton County operations, including administration/human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff.

Chief Clerk of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas. Handles Family Court filings (Protection from Abuse, divorces and custody matters). Chief Notary for County of Berks in civil cases. Records judgements and liens (local, state, and federal). Distributes immigration information. Records and maintains records for all civil cases. Agent for application of passports.

Consists of the County Council, which is the governing legislative body, and the County Executive, who oversees county operations, including administration/ human resources, economic development, corrections, court services, fiscal affairs, human services, public works, and the offices of the Coroner, Public Defender, Sheriff, and Solicitor.

Filing office for cases before the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas involving Custody; Divorce; New Suits; Civil Appeals; Landlord/Tenant Appeals; Liens, Judgments and Satisfactions; Mortgage Foreclosures; Protection From Abuse; Change of Name; Mental Health Commitments. Host local Naturalization Ceremonies in coordination with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services. NOT A HELP CENTER. Office must maintain neutrality and CANNOT offer legal advice or provide assistance in preparing filings.

Secures financial and medical support for minor children and custodial parents by locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, and enforcing child support orders. Responds to complaints for custody of children, partial custody, visitation, divorce, alimony, and equitable distribution.

Maintains civil records for the court and is responsible for the creation, maintenance and certification of matters pending or determined by the court, including certain reporting and collection duties to state agencies. Processes passport applications and files records pertaining to divorce decrees. Operates as the filing office for the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas.

Addresses child support, custody, divorce, and other family law issues.

Legal advocacy and representation in relationship violence-related legal matters, including protection From Abuse, child custody, and child support.