For 20 years, the New York City Family Court begged for more judges, all the while shouldering steadily increasing burdens.

Intense lobbying by a coalition of non-profits eventually helped persuade the Legislature to create additional judgeships, but at least some observers wonder whether the help will be enough to keep on any even keel a busy court buffeted by emotional issues.

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