Legal and Mediation Services

* Hears various types of cases, including:

  • Family offense petitions and domestic violence
  • Child custody, guardianship, and visitation petitions
  • Child support and spousal support petitions
  • Paternity petitions
  • Adoptions and child neglect/abuse petitions


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Eligibility: There must be a family or intimate/dating relationship and one party must reside in Ontario County.

Application Process: Family offense matters begin at Safe Harbors at 315-781-1093 or Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes at 315-789-2613. Child support matters go through Ontario County Support Collection Unit (SCU). All other issues come to Room 130 during business hours on a walk-in basis.

Required Documentation: Photo ID.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Ontario County.

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