Carolyn Amato

Review of Philadelphia Family Court

Very long wait times but what can you expect in fa...

Very long wait times but what can you expect in family court? The judge we had for our adoption hearing was nice and made the experience a very happy one (as it should be!). He was willing to take pictures with us and didn't rush us in any way. Court personnel were also nice and helpful and put us in a separate waiting area away from the people who were losing parental rights or there for abuse cases. When people coming out of the various courtrooms got out of hand and started screaming or making threats, the police officers who worked there quickly and quietly got the situation under control, which was nice. I also must mention the Philadelphia family court adoption social worker, Bernie, who was absolutely fabulous and made the entire process a pleasure!