Family Court

Erie County Court Judge Kevin Carter has been appointed Supervising Judge of the Family Courts of the Eigth Judicial District. As Supervising Judge,…

Bullying is a problem in society and in schools, and too many incidents wind up in the courts. So the system is organizing against bullying with a…

Having enough people to foster each child in need has been a longtime problem, complicated by couples who both work. In fact, earlier this year Erie…

Family happiness and family tragedy were on display Thursday yesterday in the court of Erie County Family Court Judge Lisa Bloch Rodwin. Gemela and Leroy…

Every day, an increasing number of new Americans from nations, geographic areas, and language groups walk into the court buildings in downtown Buffalo and…

Increasingly, the people coming into our courts reflect the changing face of America and of Western New York. They include people from across the world,…

Alternative dispute resolution is a way to avoid those struggles in a courtroom and sometimes the bad feelings which follow. Attorney Bridget O'Connell…

State lawmakers have a heavy agenda as they work to end the legislative session by June 19. One item, a fight over family court seats, has the attention…

Many people come to Erie County Family Court for help without quite knowing what assistance is available. On this week's edition of You and the Law,…

Erie County Democrats have endorsed two candidates for positions with the County's Family Court. An Executive Committee has chosen to endorse Mary Carney…