The New York Chapter of AFCC
The New York AFCC Chapter was formed in 2002 as an organization where individual judges, lawyers, court administrators and personnel, mental health professionals, mediators, and all those concerned with the welfare of children and families can dialogue and network with each other about how to improve the treatment of families and children in the court.
New Court Rules regarding Mental Health Professional Panels and Oversight Committees, which were promulgated by all four departments of the Appellate Division.
SAVE THE DATE
DECEMBER 11, 2026
AFCC NY ANNUAL MEETING
Chapter News & Information
Save the Date | Dec. 11, 2026
Mark Your Calendar for December 11, 2026 for the 2026 New York AFCC Annual Conference and Meeting. City Bar, New York, NY. Details announced soon!
Appellate Division Rules
Chapter Co-Presidents share the new Court Rules regarding Mental Health Professional Panels and Oversight Committees, which were promulgated by all four departments of the Appellate Division.
AFCC Conferences/Training
Learn about the upcoming AFCC Conferences, training events, special webinars and the view the Monthly Webinar Archives on the AFCC website. Watch for info regarding Chapter events...
Commentary
Under What Conditions Should Litigants Have Access to Their Forensic Reports?
Under What Conditions Should Litigants Have Access to Their Forensic Reports? -Catherine Miller, JD Once a forensic custody evaluation is completed and submitted to the Court, counsel, litigants, and retained experts seek to review the report to prepare for trial. Typically, a copy of the report is provided to attorneys…
Three Judges Saunter Sequentially Before the Bar:
Three Judges Saunter Sequentially Before the Bar: A Retired Judge’s Humble Reflections Responsive to the Fall 2024 Article penned by Retired Judge Matthew Cooper (“Forensics: Costly and Difficult, But Often Necessary and Almost Always Helpful”) and the Fall 2024 juxtaposing Article penned by Retired Judge Carol MacKenzie (“Damned if You…
The Hevesi/Harckham Bills to Stop Custody Evaluations:
Most forensic mental health professionals (FMHPs) go to work in the morning wanting to do good things. They hope to help courts working with parents and children involved in protracted custody disputes. They hope their evaluations clarify children’s needs and educate courts about the risks and benefits of various parenting…
Resources for Members
EDUCATION
AFCC & AFCC NY Chapter Conferences, webinars, and training programs are among the best in the world for professionals in this unique interdisciplinary home.
RESEARCH
AFCC’s quarterly journal, Family Court Review (FCR), is the leading interdisciplinary academic and research journal for family law professionals.
INNOVATION
Reports, research and practice guidelines and standards from The AFCC Center for Excellence in Family Court Practice provide practitioners with the most up-to-date thinking in the field