New Haven Judicial District
235 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Chief Clerk's Office: (203) 503-6800
Clerk's Fax: (203) 789-6424
Family Services Office: (203) 503-6820
Court Service Center: (203) 503-6819
Law Library: (203) 503-6828
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., excluding holidays. Doors open at 8:30 A.M.Parking
There is a private parking garage in the building immediately adjacent to the Courthouse, on the corner of Church and Grove Streets. Another nearby garage is the Grove Street Garage, located at 65 Grove Street.Other Names for this Court
Divorce attorneys refer to the New Haven District Court as the "New Haven Family Court."Who Can File in New Haven Family Court?
You can file divorce and family law cases in either the Connecticut family court that covers the town or city where you live, or the city or town where your spouse or partner lives. Many Connecticut towns also have a choice of divorce court. People living in Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, and Wallingford can elect to file at either the New Haven or Meriden courthouses. Residents of Bethany, Milford, West Haven, or Woodbridge may file at either the New Haven or Ansonia-Milford courthouse.What Can They File in New Haven Family Court?
The Connecticut Court's Family Division hears cases involving family relationships.
Typical cases include:
Divorce Child Custody Child Support Post-Judgment issues such as Modification and Contempt Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) Termination of Parental Rights (TPRs)