Hon. Cheryl Gonzales — Part 5Z Rules

Hon. Cheryl Gonzales

Matrimonial Part 5Z Rules

Motions

Mondays and Thursdays

Preliminary Conferences

Tuesdays and Wednesday Mornings

Part 5Z has adopted the Kings County Uniform Matrimonial Rules. All submitted motions shall be made returnable on Mondays and Thursdays , unless otherwise directed by the Court.

All communication regarding matters scheduled in this Part should be directed to Part 5Z via email – kingsmat5Z@nycourts.gov , and should include the case caption, index number and future court date, if applicable. All correspondences should include all parties, attorneys, attorneys for the child(ren) and if applicable, GALs.

No case may be adjourned in this Part unless granted by the court after an application is made. Adjournments will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and must be made at least 72 hours in advance, absent extenuating circumstances. However, all dates with Interpreters are final. Requests for adjournments must be made either via email to the Part or via telephone with all attorneys included in the correspondence/call. Upon approval, a stipulation to adjourn MUST be filed on NYSCEF.

Any requests to appear virtually must be made at least five (5) days in advance of the scheduled court date. Any party appearing virtually must make every effort to appear from a quiet and appropriate location without visual and auditory distractions.

When appearing virtually and/or in-person, it is expected that all attorneys, and their clients, adhere to professional standards regarding formal appearances, which required appropriate attire and decorum.

Consumption of food and beverages (except water) during in-person and virtual appearances is prohibited.

When appearing in person, all parties and attorneys must check in with the part clerk upon arrival.

Counsel must present a business card when appearing before the court.

Counsels are reminded that their clients are required to be present for all court appearances, unless previously excused or a request for an adjournment has been granted.

All attorneys must include an email address on his/her/their Notices of Appearance.

Applications to consolidate existing Family Court matters must contain a copy of the Family Court petition and any existing orders.